Brussels and Bruges!

Last night we decided to courageously take on two cities today instead of just one. Suffice it to say, we are exhausted. To begin the day we took an hour train to Bruges and started a long day of walking old cobblestone city streets along canals and thousand year old buildings. It was amazing to see a city that is older the United States itself. 

We came upon an open market area and remembered the four things we were told to try here-beer, chocolate, chips, and waffles. Naturally we went for the most appetizing option and got our first taste of real Belgian waffles and let me tell you, they were delicious. 

We walked past cathedrals, museums, and other incredible buildings in Bruges until our legs needed a rest and we sat down at a cafe for awhile. 

We took the train back to Brussels and met up with our lovely host Liz, and we saw the Grand Place or central square of the city and had a nice cold refreshing Belgian beer. 

After a bit more sight seeing we went to the train station and got our train reservation to Amsterdam tomorrow morning sorted. 

As the trip continues, the pace quickens. It was our goal to see as much of Europe as we could and we're right on schedule, and excited for the next 3 weeks!