It was funny that I writes around strange places. I am sitting at the Grand Place of Brussels right now. Have to do this before sunset. But it's already 9pm, and it's still very very bright.
The weather is perfect today. It gets a little cold after 7pm. Thanks to Danny for giving me a heads up fo the night chill.
Aimlessly walking around the city, wasn't as lucky as last trip because I didn't get a good map. A lot of people don't speak English if you're not at the centre of the city. Honestly experienced more trouble this time because of the language barrier. Besides, the metro system is not the most convenient in the world. Therefore, I ended up walking quite a bit. This created extra stress to my injured ankle.
A very weird scenerio was observed since my arrival. There weren't too many people using sticks or canes, but a lot of crutch. When I said crutch, there was only one, not a pair. Why crutch instead of cane?
Enough of the weird/bad things. When I came to the centre of the city, it was completely different from the dealy atmosphere from the outskirts of Grand place. The Grand place was definitely amazing. It was surrounded by serveral of historical architectures. Then you sit in the square, you are immediately surrounded by the European culture. I am culturalized!!
Another thing.... that guy just won't stop talking to me. He continuously showed off where in Europe he has been working, what language he speaks, he even showed me his shopping card, ID card... what a loser!
So I basically have walked around the busiest area of Brussels. Tomorrow will be the beginning of my museum visits. It was really a pity that I didn't bring my other tour guide with me, as it has more descriptions on what to look at. But it's okay, I will survive.
Oh! The most exciting thing in the city so far was the food. Although I have not yet tried the cheese of chocolate (as they both are quite expensive), I am sure they represent the heaven of taste. As recommended by the tour map, I tried the fries with mayo. In case I didn't like it that much, it was accompanied with ketchup. It was good, but very "hot air". Required the "Ha Song kuk" tonight. And I have figured out my dinner for the following coupla days. Baguette, with cheese or spreading. I have prepared the spoon for that. Belgium waffle. I am sure both of the are very filling.
It's 9:30pm at the Grand Place. And it was till very bright!!
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