Today in Gent, we were able to be assisted by a lovely tour guide, Ann Marie. She was easily the kindest person I have ever met. I am so glad that we were able to be accompanied by her and were enlightened by her extensive love and knowledge of Gent. Meeting and having the chance to have her vibrant personality was one of my favorite parts of our time today. Along with this, I loved being able to walk in the streets of Gent and see the everyday life of its inhabitants.

One of the best parts of the day was being able to sit down after a long walk and have a lovely lunch with everyone. I am not sure the name of the restaurant, but it was truly amazing. We were able to have three courses! The asparagus soup was especially good, along with the amazing bread. 

After lunch we went to the STAM museum where we learned about Gent’s rich history and were able to see an amazing room that had been restored and placed in the museum. This was very interesting.

The last activity that we did today was easily my top favorite part of the day. It was getting cooler in the day and we were truly exhausted. This is when we went to the Fine Arts Museum of Gent. You first walk into a modernly finished lobby with rich marble and a gift shop; yet what was through the main doors was what really struck me as phenomenal. From seeing the actual bottom half of the Gent Altarpiece to seeing overwhelming sculptures, there was a surprise around every corner. I distinctly remember walking through a door and being brought to tears at a sculpture that was so beautiful that I stopped and stared in awe of it. I would describe it in detail here, but luckily I have a picture so you all are able to experience it as well. I am so glad that I was able to experience this day filled with beautiful scenes, museums, lunch and laughs with friends, and ending the day with breathtaking works of art.