This is the view from our room at the Ibis Central next to St. Bavo's Cathedral. It was noon on Sunday, and we were treated to a concert. It seemed as if all three of the churches were in a bell-ringing competition.
The hotel is right on the main square. We wandered down when we saw a commotion below us.
People in medieval costume, carrying falcons.
And others, demonstrating the birds' prowess.
It's a beautiful city of churches...
And more canals.
Our young canal boat
tour guide spoke seven languages fluently, and gave the tour in Flemish, German, English, and Spanish, based on nationalities aboard. 
This castle was built by Philip of Alsace in 1130, not to defend, but to intimidate the independent minded residents into submission.
When we left the next morning, our cab driver asked us where we'd been and what had been our favorite places. We'll post the answers next.
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