When you come to read,
as of course someday you will,
all the long and wonderful
story of little Belgium,
you will see that almost from the first
it was too strong and independent
to stay forever under the rule of any country.
And you will understand , too,
why even this last terrible war
hasn't been able to wipe
it off the map of Europe.
You will be sure that it is
always going to stay there,
for all the world to see and admire.
A strong, sturdy, hard-working
little sister among the other countries.
...Alice E. Allen
I loved the canals, bridges, boats and swans in Bruges. Such a beautiful medieval city with lots of charm...and chocolate! I am so glad were able to visit Bruges.
