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We've learned how to navigate the metro and the above ground trolley. We
bought day passes for 4,50 Euros and we've been hopping on and off all day.
We decided to go to Grand Place first and get some breakfast along the way. Had the most amazing cup of expresso at a little Natural Cafe. That got us going. Here's Grand Place, the geographical, historical and commercial heart of the city.
If I could have captured it for you from my eyes, these grand places would be in a square with the center portion open with people walking, eating and talking. The architecture was absolutely amazing. Nothing like I've ever seen in person, just in travel mags.
We also walked to another well known statue: Manneken-Pis, an unlikely attraction, this tiny statue of a young boy relieving self into a small pool is very much a part of Brussels. You can even buy ones to take home. Drew, I was thinking of getting one to replace my fountain on the deck!
Next, it was time to taste some beers so here was just what we wanted, a
taste of 5 different ones. We met another couple from St Louis, MO. It was wonderful hearing English spoken. Most of our day was hand gestures or finding someone who spoke a little broken English. With the beer tasting done we were ready to go some more. Lots and LOTS of shopping. Oh my. I don't think that New York has this many stores!!
Dinner time - we met Woody Kerkaslager for dinner at a restaurant near Grand Place. Woody is a colleague of Bill's and the moderator for Bill's portion of the conference. We were told that Brussels is famous for their mussels and they were right .. Absolutely delicious. And you got so many, we could share.
Well, Bill is already sleeping so I'll close for tonight. Tomorrow, we're going to get a Hop On and Off bus and do some more touring.
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Location:Brussels Belgium
3 comments:
The buildings are amazing. Sounds like you are getting around ok. Found food and the liquids...two very important things! Great pics. Keep them coming. Have a great time!
Love the pictures and comments.Enjoy today.
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Thanks Edith and Dee. We're having a great time but English subtitles on things would help or maybe I need to bring a French interpreter with us next time.
But you're right, we're fed and warm. What more could we want!
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