A pleasant two hour train ride landed us in Brussels in what felt to be substantially warmer conditions, although the temperature was approximately the same. After navigating the subways and metro's, we found our apartment which is located in the Muslim quarter. We then went exploring the town centre. Wow!!! The Grand Place, or town square is 360 degrees of spectacular medieval architecture. I cannot think of a time in my life where I have been in that much awe of the buildings. The carved stone works on the buildings' facades are everywhere, and are amazingly detailed. There is also a great deal of gold inlay to contrast the stone work.
Ward, the person we are renting the apartment from told us that there is a chocolate festival this weekend going on just down the street from where we are staying. After supper, we headed out in search of this festival. After a few wrong turns (of course), we entered what we discovered to be a "by invite only" chocolate festival. Always let Cindy do the talking in these cases, and within a minute we were in. Of course the building was immense and spectacular. Willy Wonka was just finishing up his dance number with his helpers on stage (for real), and this proceeded into a fashion show. The major chocolate companies had their chefs present making chocolate goodies, and all were for the sampling. This was a major event with a great atmosphere. Incredible! Who knew the Belgiums were big into chocolates.
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