A very easy walk to the city center.  Flat, well signed and downstairs in the cruise terminal is free internet!  We chose to take a canal ride and bought tickets from the info desk in the terminal then found the correct boat in town.  Most people speak English so just ask.  One needs to be wary when crossing a street for bikes speed by and buses and trolleys too.  The boat ride provided an over view of the city  with historical info, stories of who lived where, and was delightful.  It lasted about 70 minutes and there were many photo ops.

Amsterdam

We actually stayed in the town of Blankenberge which is the port near Brugge.  here we walked to the main street from the free shuttle bus stop.  Cobblestones make it rough walking so wear good shoes.  The shopping street offered many cafes and chocolate shops.  If you  like licorice, this is the country that has so many kinds you will be overwhelmed!  And it is good.

We walked the boardwalk near the ocean on a beautiful sunny day with a perfect breeze.  Children played in the water, flew kites and kicked soccer balls.  This time of year the beach houses were mostly closed,  I did find the outdoor market where one could buy clothing, food stuffs, jewels, cheese, shoes and pretty much whatever you wanted.  Cash only so have Euros.

Many cafes were open in town with folks enjoying them.  There is a lunch hour when shops close so plan accordingly.

Brugge (Bruges)

I planned to walk to town and it is possible in about 15 minutes but getting there can be confusing.  it felt like I was in the bad area of town but it was just the industrial section!

Main street Lisbon is enchanting with an archway to welcome you from the water.  Modern shops line the pedestrian only street. Photo ops everywhere!  Many outdoor cafes so find one on a side street for it will be less expensive.

I chose to walk a few miles that day and again the cobblestones tired my feet even with good shoes.  A tree lined walkway runs up the center of the main street leading to a lovely park at its end.  Check out the pigeons bathing in the stream in the park!

This time I did not take the cable car up the steep streets.  From atop the hills one has good views of the city and the port.

Lisbon

Deck 6A id very quiet but at first hard to locate!  The shower felt larger than on some ships.  Always clean and well supplied.  We had an inside cabin and rarely heard fellow passengers.  Even had a small couch in the cabin and a desk.  The color TV was not working well but we spent little time in the room.

It really comes down to what one likes to do so if you don't have a good time, it's your own fault!Sometimes it was difficult to find dining seating inside the Garden Cafe, so out here on deck seating was more available.

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