The street is called Schoenlapperstraat.  It’s a tiny little thing, off the Langemunt, which is a shopping street in Gent.

I like wandering its few metres to the edge of the Leie River.  Here’s a delightful out-of-the-way spot.  Squeeze under the railing and you’ll find steps for sitting and wondering.

As I looked down today, a chalk design caught my eye.  It was drawn on one of the steps, but not in the direction I expected.

Here’s a close-up:

I looked and I pondered.  And then it came to me.  Some kind person had created flowers pointed towards the tourist boats that ply the Leie.  I say it was a message of welcome to Gent.

Sweet