Apparently I'm not the first person to think that this is a logical combination

Monday 30 May 2011

BELGIUM

To visit/eat/drink:

They are called "French Fries", but originate from Belgium - deep fried twice (always) and served with mayonnaise (optional, but recommended)

Belgian Waffle

Pralines: Belgium's important contribution to the world of chocolate

How many will I be able to try?

Westvleteren Trappist Beer - brewed by monks and sold only at the abbey store to individual customers who have made reservations by telephone

Lillian Gish in The Wind (1928).  Brussel's Cinematek screens silent films with live piano music!

Not to mention the Grand Place, Mannekan Pis, EU parliament, numerous museums and parks...



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10 comments:

  1. Anonymous30 May 2011 at 09:39

    sounds like an awesome trip. looking forward to reading your blogs. enjoy your adventure!!
    love mom

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  2. Anonymous30 May 2011 at 11:27

    That beer can be bought here, but last I looked for it, it cost about $40 a bottle. You may also need to be driving a car with a license plate that hasn't bought beer already for that month. Have Fun.

    Jeff

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  3. Leslie30 May 2011 at 11:54

    So good Jeni. Craig won't be so far from you next week since he is going to Finland (Helsinki, business trip), so have lots of fun and we will be following you on your trip. Looks amazing!
    Big hug,
    Leslie

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  4. Pam Stewart31 May 2011 at 01:30

    Hej hej Jeni! Ha roligt. Ses snart. hejdå
    //Aunt Pam

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  5. Jeni31 May 2011 at 15:31

    Thanks everyone!

    That's very funny that Craig will be in Scandinavia at a similar time. Last time I was in Europe we were both in Paris at similar times!

    Jeff, I think you're write about needing a car (and license plate) to buy Westvleteren beer. But I'm surprised you can even buy it here. Their website made it seem like it was strictly prohibited to resell it. Is it at the LCBO?

    Aunt Pam, I actually understood (I think) what you wrote without using Google Translate. Maybe my Swedish isn't so bad after all!

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  6. Jeni31 May 2011 at 16:15

    Too bad, I don't think I can edit my comments. That should be "right" not "write". Thanks for noticing mom!

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  7. Alan2 June 2011 at 10:05

    Have a great trip. Stockholm is awesome! (Don't forget the Vasamuseet.)

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  8. Anonymous2 June 2011 at 14:34

    "Nothing is worth more than this Day" Goethe

    Enjoy every moment!

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  9. Anonymous12 June 2011 at 13:30

    Hi Jen: Sounds like the adventure has started off really well. Love the comments about free alcohol on the plane. great pics even if coached by Pam. Try each beer for me :)

    Love Dad

    P.S. Jeff and I are on the edge . Van leads 3-2!

    P.S.

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  10. Jeni15 June 2011 at 23:17

    looks like it didn't matter for boston. you guys must be happy!!

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