Brussels, Belgium

The place of great beer and chocolates!

After leaving Paris on the train it took around 3hrs to arrive in Brussels. I had tried booking a hostel for the two nights that I would be here but could only get one night booked so I booked into a cheap hotel for 50euro a night. It was good to have a bit of privacy for a change and my small shoebox room definately provided that.

The city of Brussels is a very lively place, whether you are walking down a side alleyway or in the main square there will always be tonnes of people around. My first day here consisted of just walking around getting a feel for the place and just chilling out really. Had a few beers and after I got the taste for it I found myself in a nightclub for the rest of the night!

Next morning checked into the hostel which was just across the street and was given a map with all the interesting places in town. So today was walking tour day, I marked all the places I wanted to see on the map and started walking, all day, too many k's to count!

While resting my tired legs in the main square I could see various men and women on their hens and bucks nights parading around in nappies, g-strings, cream covered bodies etc. It was so funny watching some of the shenanigans they were getting up to, got a few idea for you TOM! ;)

Next I decided it was about time for a Belgium beer and what better place to have one than in the Delerium Cafe, home to more than 2000beers!!! I couldnt choose which one to have so just asked the barman to recommend one. I cant say any more than delicious! After the beer it was chocolate time, free, taste testing and again didnt dissapoint. After the long walking day I had extremely sore legs and very tired so just crashed to bed before midnight.

Next day it was time to head to Amsterdam, so bought a train ticket and jumped on the train. (getting a bit sick of all this training about every few days)

So in Amsterdam now, having a great time, will update on Amsterdam after I've left!

Until then...