Embroidered Collage

The two central squares in Bruges, one for the guilds and one for the government, were about a stones throw apart.  Neither had quite the intense wow factor of the Grand Place in Brussels but both were very nice to look at.  I was reaching burn out about this time, because the horrid thought of "more buildings, how nice" kind of floated across my brain and I really didn't want to sketch or photograph much of anything, even though I was enjoying it.  This was something I hadn't really anticipated when I set my goal for sketching during the trip and it is something I will have to make sure my ambitions accomodate if I should ever get such a chance again.

I actually didn't get a very good look at the Burg because there was a security force and bleachers and quite  a few people.  Apparently a British prince and a Belgian prince were attending a concert and would be coming by in an hour or so.  I had dinner at one of the restaurants with tables outside on the Markt and saw a brass band and a contingent of the British Royal Guard pass through one corner on their way to the Burg.  The latter marched into the Markt and did a couple maneuvers in their red coats and black hats before moving on.  It was very dramatic and fun to watch.

I did do this sketch of the top of Belfry tower on the Markt.  There was quite a bit more of it that wouldn't fit on the pages.