Trip to Belgium this weekend

Haven't posted much lately. I've been working on revisions to a paper, data analysis, and some other stuff. In good news, it looks like I'll have data from 60 participants by the end of the day tomorrow, so we can see how everything went!

I'm leaving Friday for a weekend trip to Belgium! I'm staying in this hotel in Brussels [be sure to watch the slideshow with the pictures of the atrium on the opening page!]:

http://www.radissonblu.com/royalhotel-brussels

And I will be doing this tour of Ghent and Bruges:

http://www.viator.com/tours/Brussels/Ghent-and-Bruges-Day-Trip-from-Brussels/d458-2200DEB02

based on 63 reviews

Duration: 9.5 hours (approx.)

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Discover two of Flanders' special gems on a full day trip to Ghent and Bruges. No visit to Belgium is complete without a visit to these two beautiful cities, just a short drive from Brussels.

After a one-hour drive through the scenic Belgium countryside you'll arrive in Ghent. Here you will visit the St. Bavo Cathedral, home of the world-famous "Mystic Lamb" painting (optional, closed on Sunday).

During your city tour of Ghent you will see important buildings from the Middle Ages, such as the Belfry, the St. Nicolas Church and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders.

Next, while driving through the Flemish countryside to Bruges, you can hear an audio history of Flanders, Ghent and Bruges via headphones. Upon arrival in Bruges, you'll visit the Lake of Love (Minnewater) and the Beguinage (convent). Take advantage of some free time to enjoy lunch (not included) before you start a walking tour to discover: Our Lady Church with a statue by Michelangelo, the Market Square with the Belfry, and the Town Hall Square (Burg) with the Chapel of the Holy Blood.

After the walking tour you can take an optional boat cruise along the canals. You will depart Bruges at approximately 6:30pm.