Beer and waffles.

Where else would you go for these two delicious things? Belgium of course, are they really all that they're cracked up to be? 

100% yes. 

Brussels, Belgium, a beautiful town with friendly people (who all speak English! thank goodness), truly has a lot to offer. 

I, of course, splurged on edible things: 

Waffles. one word: yum. You can get really any topping you want, chocolate, ice cream, whipped cream, strawberries, other fruit, etc. etc. etc. I went with a simple belgian waffle with powdered sugar and it was perfectly warm, soft, sweet, and wonderful. Eggo doesn't come close...

Beer. two words. yum, strong. I don't really know the specific beers that I drank, but know that I liked them and that they will intoxicate you quickly. We went to one bar, Delirium, that is famous in Brussels. They have over 2000 types of beer there! I didn't quite get to try them all. 

Chocolate. I'm not too big on chocolate these days, (weird, I know)..but I did get a free sample of supposed Belgian chocolate with a glass of fresh mint tea. I probably should have tried the real thing from one of the dozens of chocolatiers around town....oh well.

Didn't try the mussels, because I think they're gross. Brussel sprouts are also not on my list of things for the last supper. The Mannequin Pis (a little statue of a guy peeing), was interesting. They, (you know, "they") dress him up in different outfits all the time. My friend Blake (whom I visited) told me that he has hundreds of outfits...

Whether it be quite old architecture (check out that Grand Place!) or new modern buildings, small winding streets or large public avenues, it is a wonderful city with wonderful people and I hope to return someday. 

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