LOP: grrrr, rotten luck. I hope your son and husband are feeling better today! And that you'll still be able to visit Brugge today or soon anyway!
Rotterdam sounds good, I've never actually 'gone shopping' there. I'm sending you an email this weekend.
Yay, a European YLF mini-convention!!
Shana and Bellacville: what a coincidence that you've both been to Brugge as well! And I agree: it's very compact, very walkable, has a quiet & friendly atmosphere, and has retained some 'old world charm'.
Bellacville: No! I live in Antwerp!! Did you get a chance to visit extensively during your year in Belgium?
Shana: I know a weekend goes by very quickly and that you guys will have loads of other plans, but if you'd like to meet for a quick cup of tea or something, then do give me a shout.