We also went to the museum in the Grand Place. There were some interesting exhibits on the history, the city plans, and art and shit of Brussels. What we really went was for the exhibit on the costumes that they use to dress up Manneken Pis!
Then we got waffles (a common theme in Belgium) and went to see the real Manneken Pis. He was dressed up.
Afterward, we headed back to the hostel. Morgan and I visited the hostel pub an met some lovely Americans that were heading out the next day.
The following day, we did a walking tour of Brussels. The guides took us up a tower that had a great view of the city. The floor we went to was also hosting a art exhibit from a few photography students. It really reiterated the fact that I don't really get "art".
We also went to the Palais de Justice. This huge building was awesome. After the tour, we and three others decided to go for some food. We along with Camy from Creston, Meghie from Brazil, and Rachel from Singapore headed into town. We ate waffles, and walked past a rug shop where we started a large crowd. We decided to check out all the commotion, and low and behold. Arnold Schwarzenegger!
After that, we went and got some mussels in Brussels! Yum yum. Then we stopped by Delirium, a famous pub and beer in Belgium, for some brews.
The next day we walked through the city. Not much happened, just a lot of walking.
The following day, we split up. Morgan went for a bike ride through the city and Nikki and I returned to the Grand Place. We bought a lot of chocolate, and visited a comic museum. Oh and we also got our obligatory waffle.
The last day in Brussels, we split up again. Nikki and I visited the Atonium, whilst Morgan went on a day trip outside the city.
The Atonium was built for the Expo. It is to resemble the unit cell of crystal iron. Sciency! We also found some things at the Atonium and in the surrounding park...some caches! Fun!
Nikki and I also decided to get a Bicky burger. I burger we kept spotting while in Belgium. After looking for one for about an an hour we found one...right outside the metro station at our hostel. The Bicky is a deep fried patty, made from a mélange of meats: chicken, pork, and...horse. My Little Pony! Noooo!
And that concludes our days in Brussels and in Belgium. After today, we are splitting up. Morgan will continue traveling to the UK, and Nikki and I are heading to Paris. There we will be flying through Iceland in our way back to Canada.
See you all soon!
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