Monday June 4

Today we were to cycle to Antwerp. In the morning we did about 10 km in the rain. Looking for the place that to meet the boat, we got to experience the slimy, viscous Flanders mud. Since it was still raining in the afternoon, we elected to stay, on the boat but the hardy Australians in the group rode into Antwerp. In the evening Onno, our guide took us for a walk around the town


In the public square, there is a statue of a man throwing a severed hand. Apparently, that is what the Belgians did to their enemies in times past


On the way back, around the corner from the red light district, we visited a local pub, Den Haan. Belgian cherry beer goes down well. Paul didn't go on the evening walk.

Comments

Mark & Margot said…
Interesting way to commemorate a victory...
June 10, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Megan said…
Huh -- according to Wikipedia, one possible source for the name Antwerp is from "Hand warpen" -- hand throw.
June 10, 2012 at 5:38 p.m.
The Old and the Restless said…
Our guide says that the name "Antwerp" is older than the legend.
June 11, 2012 at 3:15 p.m.
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