Backpacking Europe 2006 - Brussels

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Day 2

Arrived: Brussels or Bruxelles, Belgium (midday)

Gone.. Go Trippin'

Brussels is a great side trip if you're on your way to Amsterdam. We had a wonderful afternoon hanging out in and around the Grote Markt (Market Square)-- a picturesque town square with 14th century stone buildings. It was unfortunate that we both had major allergies. We had to eat inside-- that's how bad it was. In midst lunch, I had to run to a nearby Pharmacy because Gerard's sinus was preventing him from enjoying anything. For some reason, Claritin and other allergy meds from the states did not work overseas for us. But we didn't let that stop us from having some Belgium classics-- fries & chocolates.

Do's Don'ts

DO try fries with mayonnaise-- that's how they do it. Don't affend anyone by asking for ketchup. We tried it. Did not enjoy it so we had them plain.

DON'T leave Brussels without seeing Manneken Pis-- the peeing boy! He has an outfit for everyday of the year. Impressive.

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