Mural of my favorite comic, Tin Tin, in Brussels
Brussels
Friday Fun Flick, the best French Fries in the world
This rather decrepit trailer is well known in Brussels for having the best “French fries” in the city. I would say they are the best I’ve ever eaten. Tourists would go out of their way to this small family community… Read More ›
Mustache Man with Annoying Dog- Statues I Have Loved
I have to admit to a weakness for statues. Where ever I travel, I like to stop and see what statue someone, or perhaps some committee, decided at some time needed to be put up some where. I often find… Read More ›
French Flirting vs. US Flirting! (guess who meows?)
I have always enjoyed the manners of men when I am in France and Belgium. They hold doors, and are usually very polite. I know I am in the category of “maman”, as in Belgium I usually had a child… Read More ›
Christmas in Brussels, Part Two
One of our favorite spots to visit during the holiday season in Brussels was the town square area. It’s an area filled with cafes and shops, though we knew where to eat just off the square where it was much… Read More ›
Christmas in Brussels, Part One
Our family had to live in Europe for 2 Christmas seasons. The “had” part is that my husband’s work required him to be there for Y2K, and for the Euro conversion (way more difficult than Y2K!) The girls loved it…. Read More ›
The joy of escargot. (don’t eat the thingy)
When my family lived in Brussels, we especially enjoyed the Christmas holiday season. One thing that showed up only during the winter months were the small escargot carts. People would line up to buy a small bowl of escargot “soup”…. Read More ›
Steampunk Merry Go Round
I lived in Brussels for several years with my then much younger family. We really enjoyed city living, and there is nothing as magical as Christmas in Brussels. The entire town decorates, and the famous town square is especially festive…. Read More ›
Two Different Girls 