The second stop of our European Holiday was Belgium. We took the high speed train under the English Channel (which we were hoping was a bit more exciting unfortunately by the time we figured out we were under water it was over!) and ended up in Brussels. We stayed in Brussels for 2 nights but took a day trip to Bruge. For those that don’t know the historic capital of old Europe was located in Bruge and was quite the site. Today the European Union headquarters is located in Brussels. Both cities are known for their historic charm, top choice of beer and chocolates and of course the famous Belgian waffle.  These were compared to the “crack” waffles at the North Market and blew them away. It was by far probably the best food I have ever eaten. Hands down.

You can see all the Belgium pictures here.

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We spent New Year’s in Belgium and celebrated in front of the Grand Palace in the square. The Palace was set to lights to the music of Fantasia for the holiday.

It is very hard starting a New Year’s resolution (i.e. trying to eat less chocolate!) when there is Belgian chocolate everywhere. Including pockets of my coat which provided a nice lunch time treat today. I guess resolutions can start anytime, specifically in this house when the chocolate supply runs out.

Here’s to 2013! And one more city of pictures to go. The “City of Lights” is tomorrow 🙂