Fantastic Weekend!

As Harlan said below, Brussels was magnificent! We woke up early yesterday and piled into the car (with a freshly baked baguette). I woke up three hours later and low and behold we were in Belgium!

We walked around a bit and then headed to lunch. The food was unbelievably unhealthy and delicious! After hitting the Christmas market it was time for a waffle. The waffle I ate was in my top five meals of all time (as you know, waffles are my favorite food, so I am an expert). Then we walked around some more and went to the Beer Museum which was really strange. It was basically two rooms; the first full of antique beer making things and the second with an un-narrated euro-tastic video of people drinking beer. Then after you visit these two rooms you have a beer and homemade candied orange rind. Strange but fun. Then we went to some lace shops (apparently something Belgium is famous for). After that we had waffle number two and hit the road! Great day!

Today Amy and I went to Printemps at Galleries Lafayette. It was HUGE and filled with millions of Christmas shoppers, but the roof top terrace has the most beautiful view of the city and we caught the sunset! Then we bought macaroons at Pierre Herme- the creme brule flavored one was incredible and the truffle one was one of the grosser things I have ever eaten. Next time I am going to try the chocolate foie gras flavor... maybe.

Brussels/Bruxelles