We really enjoyed our day in Brussels. We were intent on trying as many new (to us) beers as possible, and cushioning them with fries, waffles and chocolate in between. And we did some of the requisite sightseeing as well.
Here our some of the highlights:
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While we enjoyed our time in Belgium, there a three major reasons that we prefered France as tourists:
1. Few public toilets. The ones there are have limited hours and cost. A big problem in a country where you drink beer with every meal and between them too.
2. They won't give you tap water at restaurants. Not that they don't do it automatically like here - they refuse even if you ask.
3. I can't practice my French in the Dutch parts. And Dutch just sounds like fake German.
Here our some of the highlights:
1. Some of the most detailed stained glass we've ever seen at the Notre Dame Cathedral
2. The Mannekin Pis, a must-see tiny little statue of a peeing little cherub.
3. Our favorite Brussels bar, Poechenellekelder, where we could watch a constant stream of tourists come by to photograph the Mannekin Pis.
4. Said view.
5. The Hotel de Ville, at the Grand Place at night.
6. Our table-mate at the Delerium Pub, which is famous for its selection of over 2000 beers. This picture shows that one thing is common throughout the world - teenagers go for quantity over quality.
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While we enjoyed our time in Belgium, there a three major reasons that we prefered France as tourists:
1. Few public toilets. The ones there are have limited hours and cost. A big problem in a country where you drink beer with every meal and between them too.
2. They won't give you tap water at restaurants. Not that they don't do it automatically like here - they refuse even if you ask.
3. I can't practice my French in the Dutch parts. And Dutch just sounds like fake German.
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With all that beer in abundance I guess the peeing cherub is the ultimate statement on the Brussels way of life.
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