Brussels & Bruges, Belgium

The main square in Brussels, Grand Place, is incredibly beautiful. The architectural detail floored me each time I passed through. For the size of the city, I don’t feel like I spent enough time there, but really enjoyed just walking around.

I’ve been trying every Belgian beer I can get my hands on. Favorites are still Heogaarden and Chimay.

In Bruges, I stopped at a nice little delicatessen and had an awesome pate, lettuce and tomato sandwich on baguette for only 3 euros and 20 cents. I’m tempted to go again tomorrow.

Yesterday, it rained for the first time on my trip—actually hailed for a second—and my stuff got soaked, but all’s well now. It’s windy and I almost bought a sweater, but all-in-all it’s beautiful here.

Earlier today, I visited some windmills on a sort of mini-tour. The sky had tiny little clouds that almost looked fake. And from the hill we were on, all of the rooftops were visible. We also went to the top of an old bell tower. The stairs felt like they’d never end, but it was worth it for the view.

I’ve run into very few other Americans so far—mostly other Europeans and Australians, there seem to be Australians everywhere. For dinner I’m joining a few other people from the hostel and we’re going out for mussels. One of the guys has a guidebook that says everyone should try “Mussels in Brussels”—I’m sure Bruges will do.

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