Brussels

If there is any place that has as good of beer as the Germans it is probably Belgium! So automatically I loved the place! The first night we went to a few bars in Brussels to relax from all the crazy weather we had in Munich unfortunately. We went to the Mort Subite where they serve their own beer.

And they actually have quite the history at this bar. Below is the story of the brew, bar, and a game we played

Then we went to the Delirium bar, which had over 2000 beers available, with a few on tap. You could imagine me looking like a kid in a candy store! Delirium Nocturnum is there most famous beer, which in the states coasts $20 for a four pack of 10 oz bottles. So it's mighty expensive back home! But, if you ever get the chance drink some! Oh it's good! All their beer is really, I tried all the Delirium brews!

It's difficult to see, but the place has loads of beer trays on the ceiling, and is decorated quite nicely with memorabilia.

Later that night we went back to the hostel, which is located in the Grand Place area.  This is basically the old town center, and is lit up nicely at night.

The next day we took a day trip to Brugge, a smaller town, with a few canals. It was a nice little town, and had a decent amount of history.

Apparently I have been told to watch the movie "When in Brugge." I think this is the name, but apparently somebody jumps off the tower in the movie.

Here is the tower!

And this church claims to have a small vial of Jesus' blood. 

We also stopped for some beer at a small pub/brewery and had another great glass of beer.

The next day we ventured out to see a gigantic crystal structure of an Iron atom. This was constructed for the 1958 worlds fair I believe, and was only meant to be temporary, but became a very popular attraction. Inside they have some interesting history of the worlds fair, and some temporary art exhibits. By inside, I mean inside each of the spheres you see.

Afterwards we headed to a brewery tour. The area around Brussels is known for open air fermented beers called Lambic beers. It literally creates a beer that is like Champagne, and is really good! This brewery was apparently the last one in the area to do the full process taking up to 3 years to make their highest quality of beer.

After the tour we headed over to the EU building, but weren't able to actually go inside that I know of.

Overall a pretty cool city!

I apologize for posting Munich and Brussels so late. I have been losing track of time and been moving around a lot more frequently! I hope to get you caught up to where I am within the next few days!