Next stop - Switzerland.
Highlights from Brussels included the Pavillion of Temporary Happiness (a temporary exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the World's Fair in Brussels), a street market, and finding English television at the hotel - and FRIENDS no less!
Brussels is a city full of history, but we never really found any of it, as it is probaly the worse city ever for tourists. We set out the first day, map in hand, and within 5 minutes we were lost. We continued to be lost for pretty much the entire trip. Thank God for the Metro system which could usually save us and get us back on track. We did manage to find the Grand Palace, Mannequin Pis, The Museum of Musical Instruments (which closed 1 minute before we arrived), the Atomium, several parks and the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas.
We also succesfully managed to eat about 2 tons of chocolate, belgian waffles, and three types of Belgian beer.
Wednesday I head to Switzerland for a day of adventre sports. Yet to be decided if canyoning, hangliding, parasailing, or river rafting will be our adventure of choice. Stay tuned to find out which adventure is next to be checked! off my list.
P.s. I am glad everyone back home is safe following the earthquakes over the weekend. I'm thinking about you.
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Dang, I coulda told ya about some must-visit places in Brussels, and/or had someone more qualified to do so, do so.
I vote canyoning. I did it in Switzerland with my brother and it was such a thrill. I'm even slightly afraid of heights and it was so fun!
I am so glad you are having a wonderful time! Have fun!
it's sad you didn't get to see much of bruxelles, because it's an awesome city!!!
but you still got to eat belgium chocolate and waffles so it's all good!
you should definitely go to Switzerland, great country, very very clean, and definitely eco friendly! Go to Genève, you'll see the Lac Léman! i almost drowned there when i was little. my parents tried to get rid of me. obviously didn't work.
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I got your birthday text, thank you! I am so jealous that you are in Switzerland! I bet you walk around with a smile on your face 100% of the time. I am currently in NYC for my bday celebration. Going to see SPW tonight! I am a dork... love ya! miss ya bunches!
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