Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
I struggled a bit this week to get back into my routine. I also struggled with getting into my head how the new plan works for me, it seemed so much easier foodwise when I was away. Despite my not quite keeping on track since I got home, I lost 0.5lb.
The new plan seems to work better for me than the old one, I think that is because the way it is structured encourages me to have a more varied diet. It has certainly encouraged me to eat more fruit 
6 Comments CherryPie on Nov 18th 2010
I share with you some just a couple more views of the monastery grounds before we leave for the next point of call on the journey.
The third photo shows the tree lined route to our next destination.
8 Comments CherryPie on Nov 18th 2010
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After the visit to the Abbey we had a cup of coffee in the tea rooms nearby, they are just behind me as I took the first photograph. The tea room was complete with permanent Christian images and icons and a temporary Halloween display, which was both interesting and incongruous.
4 Comments CherryPie on Nov 17th 2010
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Due to the abbey not being completely open, these are the only pictures I managed from within.
10 Comments CherryPie on Nov 16th 2010
The monastery has an interesting history but sadly it wasn’t fully open.
The Abbey:
was at one time the Castle of the Counts of Flanders. Built in the 12th century by Count Philip of Alsace (Filip van de Elzas), the original castle was destroyed by rebels from Ghent in 1382, and has been rebuilt and destroyed again by military action or accidental fire throughout the centuries. The vast moated castle-turned-abbey gives a good indication of the power and wealth of the former rulers of Flanders *
*Bruges smart guide (insight guides).
18 Comments CherryPie on Nov 15th 2010
The Making of the T-Mobile ‘Welcome Back’ ad.
Anyone who has ever sung communally will connect with the emotions and feelings of this. Enjoy
As per the comment in the video, it appeals to my sense of humour too 
12 Comments CherryPie on Nov 15th 2010
Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.
Juvenal
6 Comments CherryPie on Nov 14th 2010
