In Brugge

Today is our third day In Brugge. No sign of Colin Farrel but we are loving it!

Before we ramble on about our new favorite city, let us tell you a little tale:

Vianden, Luxembourg was like walking through a fairytale. We kept waiting for Hansel and Grettel to pop out of the forested hillside...but no one popped out. Of anywhere. The town was deserted. We were the only ones staying in our hostel, and the only ones touring the castle the next day. It was a little eerie. But still we enjoyed our stay.

We arrived in Brugge on St. Patrick's day. We found a perfect little Irish pub for a Guiness. No surprise there! So far here's what we know about Belgian cuisine:
- It is socially acceptable to eat fries topped with mayonaise. Actually it's quite delicious.
- Belgian chocolate mousse is to die for. (Literally Alana probably would, as would Meghan for the fries)
- Mussels with wine and frites is their national dish, and rightfully so.
- Waffels are served streetside, sans maple syrup but with lots of chocolate and fruit.

Now on to the BEER. Yesterday we toured the De Halve Maan brewery, the last one standing in Brugge. They make a great one called Straffe Heindrik, or Strong Henry :)  Since it rained all day yesterday we spent all day inside researching local beer (and oddly enough found another Irish pub). Last night we posted up at a local Belgian beer house, where we had quite a few Kwaks. In fact, the place serves over 250 varieties of beer...we've got some work left to do tonight!

Amsterdam for 3/20! Wooohoo!

MD&AB