Day 7 On Tauck's ms Inspire: In Flanders Fields the Poppies Blow, Between The Crosses, Row On Row

Aaron Saunders
April 16, 2014

Day 7 On Tauck’s ms Inspire: In Flanders Fields the Poppies Blow, Between The Crosses, Row On Row

In Flanders Fields the Poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row

Tonight, we set out for one of our most moving and memorable events with Tauck - a private visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ieper. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders — Tonight, we set out for one of our most moving and memorable events with Tauck – a private visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ieper. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

Today is a very special day aboard Tauck’s beautiful new ms Inspire, as we wind our way towards Brussels as part of this Belgium & Holland in Spring river cruise itinerary. Not only do we get to visit Antwerp, we’re setting out this evening on one of the premiere events on this itinerary: a journey to Ieper (Ypres) and the moving In Flanders Fields Museum.

Antwerp, Belgium - as seen from the city's gorgeous Antwerpen Centraal Station, constructed in 1895. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders — Antwerp, Belgium – as seen from the city’s gorgeous Antwerpen Centraal Station, constructed in 1895. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

In Antwerp, I took the opportunity to get together with a friend. After a delicious Belgian breakfast at the STORM restaurant near the river Mas, we set out on a photography exploration of this fascinating city.

Some images from my photo-book this morning:

The Streets of Antwerp. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

Antwerp's gorgeous squares are stunning in the early-morning hours. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders — Antwerp’s gorgeous squares are stunning in the early-morning hours. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

The Museum Aan De Stroom, on the River Mas. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

Breakfast at Cafe Storm in Antwerp. Funky place with great food! Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

Making Belgian Chocolates. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

These Scouts are out and about, enjoying breakfast in the warm sunshine. Note the open bottles of champagne; I knew I liked this country! Thanks to all of them for letting me post their photo here. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

Antwerp Centraal Station rivals train stations in Paris in terms of raw beauty. Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

Outdoor Dining, Antwerp-style! Photo © 2014 Aaron Saunders

Guests participating in Tauck’s included tour of Antwerp could embark on a fantastic walking tour of the city, followed by a visit to the newly-opened Red Star Line Museum and a Belgian beer tasting. Belgium makes some of the world’s best beers, and though German readers may disagree with me (their beers are damn good, too), I really enjoy Belgian kreik – Cherry Beer.

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