BELGIUM

Saturday August 4th

Brussels, Belgium


We did not know what to think about Belgium before we arrived.  We were not even sure if we wanted to stop there, but decided that we might as well...we knew we would at least get some beer and delicious chocolate!  Overall, Belgium really surprised us!  Not only was there beer and chocolate...there we amazing Belgium waffles too!!  Actually, there was more than that, and we really enjoyed the visit.

A Very Impressive Green Wall...Steve's visualizing where he can put one at our house!

Brussel's old meets new skyline

Steve modelling in the hedge

So many locals were just relaxing by the river in the park, so we thought we would do the same!

Just what we came for...CHOCOLATE + BEER!!!

mmmm...belgium waffles were delicious!  Our first meal in Belgium!

Building found in the Grand Palace Square

Little peeing boy...the story is that he saved the city from explosion by peeing on the fuse from a bomb!  In this picture, he is peeing on the crowd! lol

Some very modern art we found on display in the Senator's Mansion

Jenna found her favourite spot in the Palace

Steve heading into his chamber

Steve picking out his room at the Senator's Mansion

Europe seems to have so many of these atriums, where shops are lined along the alley. They are actually quite gorgeous and really provide light without the natural elements.

BEER...one brewery down, 1199 to go!

Ride On Lion!

After our day in Brussels, we head out to Vianden, Luxembourg for 2 nights of relaxing getaway!

Architectural Highlight

On our trip to Luxembourg, we found our Architectural Highlight of Belgium in Liege, Belgium

Building:  The Liege Guillemins Railway Station

Architect/Engineer:  Santiago Calatrava