They speak French and Dutch and German. The city is awesome. It is totally and uniquely its own thing. Supposedly Brussels is the capital of Europe...? We saw the Mannequin Pis (the little boy peeing) and he is literally the size of a baby. Then we went down a side street and found the little girl peeing (she is squatting, yes). Godiva is from Belgium and it is completely different than what we get in the states (different formula), and take my word, It is INCREDIBLE. I have had the best chocolate I have ever had in my life. Every block has at least three chocolate stores, and they are all amazing. These stores are just like jewelry shops; special lights to make the chocolate look good, intricate displays, workers dressed nicely, quiet environment... It really is a craft that people pride themselves on...and I love it.
Also incredible, are the waffles. Belgian waffles, also on every corner, are the most gooey, warm, thick, tasty waffles I have ever had. You can get a wide range of toppings, but you don't need any besides the powdered sugar, because the batter is more like balls of dough, and then they top it off with a caramel glaze!!
The beer gets another two thumbs up. This is beer heaven. I can't praise it enough. We have become temporary regulars at a bar called Delirium, which has over 2000 beers to choose from (a handful of which are Trappists beers (brewed by monks))! Delirium consists of about four rooms and four other bars (a vodka bar, a rum bar, a tequila bar, and an absinthe bar).
We went to a musical instruments museum today! They provide you with headphones and as you walk through the four levels of global instruments ranging from ancient to modern, you get to hear a recording of a song featuring the instrument as you walk up to each.
Tonight we are going to a bar called Madame Mustache, supposedly frequented by "freaks." it is apparently awesome, and there seems to be awesome live music.
Amsterdam on Sunday. More to come then!
-Brandon
Wow - sounds like Willy Wonka! Glad you're having a great time. Josh - sorry you have a sinus infection:( Miss you both.
ReplyDeleteBrandon- you should be a food, chocolate, and beer critic:)