We left Madrid around 10:30, and arrived at Brussels 12:30pm with Ryan Air. Gotta say the Brussels airport is really nice. It seems pretty new, and there are a bunch of shops. Although the only things is we got dropped off at the tarmac vs. an actual gate.

We took a taxi to the Airbnb (It cost basically the same as taking an Uber). Along the way the taxi driver did point out some UN places (apparently Brussels has the UN council buildings here).

From the Airbnb, we went to Galerie Royales St Hubert that had a bunch of eateries, and grabbed a coffee at this place:

http://food.johnmatienzo.com/2022/07/29/aksum-coffee-house/

We then ate lunch on Rue des Bouchers, at a place called La Terrasse. This is where I tried the Belgian beer, Chimay, for the first time (I think it’s either a double or triple beer). Details found here:

http://food.johnmatienzo.com/2022/07/28/la-terrasse/

After, walked to the Grand Place, and shopped around that area a bit.

After, walked to Menneken Pis (since apparently that’s a thing), then headed back for a quick nap.

Later at night, grabbed dinner near the Grand Place. Details are here:

http://food.johnmatienzo.com/2022/07/29/mykonos-pitta-gyros/

And then finished the night at the Delerium Cafe (lots of people there. Seemed like lots of them are from hostels). Definitely brought back some college memories.