Things to Love About Brussels

1. Beer-delicious and each type is served in its own special glass
2. Frites-yummy, especially with mayo
3. Cheese-there are some so stinky the smell lingers for awhile and you must wash your hands immediately after handling
4. Bread-even the grocery stores have several choices of fresh bread that you can put in a slicer if you wish
5. Dairy Products-creamy and delicious
6. Chocolate-we eat for dessert daily
7. Waffles-sold everywhere from shops to street carts (even outside of stores like Ikea)-several topping options, but we like the plain ones that have sugar baked into them
8. Wine-you can get a very good bottle of wine for what amounts to less than $10
9. Warm mulled wine during the holiday season
10. Very fashion conscious people
11. Nudity-not a huge issue-sometimes can be seen on daytime TV and in advertisements
12. Alcohol served at an ice-cream/snack stand in the park and other places you would never find it sold in the U.S.
13. Neighborhood markets-several neighborhoods have there own on different days of the week-there’s one down the street from us every Saturday and Sunday
14. Marché De Noel or Christmas markets-throughout he Benelux region
15. Fresh flowers-very popular and each neighborhood has several flower shops-they are also sold at the markets
16. Generally nice people who are willing to help even if your French sucks!
17. A lot of walking
18. Respect for the elderly and for family in general
19. A very diverse population
20. Outdoor cafes