Friday, December 01, 2006

Brussel Sprouts

27/11 Caught a train from Groningen to Brussels for 31euro, had to change train a few times but saved a bit of money not going through Amsterdam.
Stayed in the Vincent Van Gogh Hostel 13.50euro per night including breakfast - cornflakes and toast. Went out with Aussie girls Rachel and Casey to Irish Pub for cheap drinks, lots of pushy european men after us but some very good music.
28/11 I love Brussels, it's so pretty and friendly the buildings are great the chocolate shop I went into (Elizabeth) had a lovely lady behind the counter suggsting places to go and giving me directions. Also the chocolate was great!
Went to the Musical Instrument Museum, headphones play the intrument you're standing in front of, very cool.
Also walked around the Sablon area, lots of antique shops, the Grote Markt (main square) has amazing buildings, they were setting up the Christmas tree and lights - christmas market starts soon.
The St Michael and St Gudule Church is very imposing at night and even more so inside, has amazing windows and the pulpit was very intricate.
29/11 Staying another night in Brussels because I'm enjoying it so much.
Beaux-Artes Museum today 15-20th Century Art, really enjoyed the 15-18th century paintings. Also saw Mannekin Pis (small statue of boy peeing) and the St Catherine Church. Went out later to see if they were done with setting up the light show with NSW Shearer Peter. Tree all lit up in blue and white but they were getting all the lights in focus so didn't see proper show but should be impressive when ready. Tried a few more Belgium Beers at a nearby pub, not finding many that I like!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

The light display is awesome seen it a few times now and the christmasa markets are great as well