Brussels, Belgium

I went on a very quick day trip to Brussels. The training ended earlier than anticipated so I had about 2 hours before my train left to the airport. I made the most of the afternoon and saw a little of the old town. The best part was buying chocolates. We had to compare Swiss chocolates to Belgian chocolates...and I must sheepishly admit the Belgian chocolates fared very, very well in the competition. I was extremely impressed!

Train station with sun-bathing umbrella

At Grand Place, Brussels central square

Chocolate shopping. They have the chocolate making on display throughout the day at Chocopolis.

I inadvertently ran into this famous statue. Why is it so famous?? (called Manneken Pis)

Yummy lunch of frites and mussels

The chocolate tasting at home with Curt, Mom and Paul

Chocopolis, Helene de Troies, Leonidas, L'Art du Chocolat and Neuhaus

Which would be the favorite? Definitely Neuhaus (my favorite was the Astrid praline), followed by Chocopolis or Helene de Troies. I was totally disappointed with Leonidas.