Europe Part 8: Brussels

Previously:
Europe Part 7: Heading To Belgium With Thalys

In this blog, I will mostly show the photos around Brussels.  Like charming looking Cathedral, Grand Place or Grote Markt (city's town hall), Manneken Pis, and so on.  A little bit sprinkled on that day, but still we were so much enjoyed the city on foot.  Easy to get around this little town.  So enjoy and Octie Appetie..

Grand Palais

Manneken Pis

               
So many tourists are left disappointed with this Manneken Pis.  Some said: just this.. this tiny!!!  Only a tiny statue can attract so many people.  Because there are several legends behind this statue.  And I do respect it.

Coble stone everywhere - so enchanted

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Belgium:

Europe Part 9: Belgian Waffles And Fries

Europe Part 5: Breakfast at Paris-style Cafe and Musee Du Lourve

Previously:
Europe Part 4: We Are In Paris

Chocolate croissant 

Cappuccino and cafe USA 

Croque Madame

Spaghetti Bolognese 

Creme Brulee

We had our breakfast at one of the cafe near Bir Hakeim metro station early in the morning before we headed to Musee Du Lourve.  As usual, I went for their classic dishes like chocolate croissant and croque madame.

Once we arrived at Musee Du Lourve, we look for the special entry access (only for disabled people or people with prams). Luckily, we came with young kids and stroller, so we didn't need to join the long queue to enter the building skipping about hour or more time wasted.  Just enter through the special way for people who needed assistant and going down with lift as well.  I feel pity for those who need to queue at the outside and again when they buy the ticket.  The ticket costs 12 Euro for an adult.  Then you can make your own way enjoying their arts.  I believe, it could take a few days to see all of the statues and galleries as the place is so so massive.  However, we only visit some of what we think important (no offence) as we only have a few hours there.

When you smile like "Mona Lisa"

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Paris:

Europe Part 6: One Of The Best German Food In Paris 



Europe Part 4: We are In Paris

Previously:
Europe Part 3: Arc De Triomphe and Champs-Elysees

After fully recharge our power, we then continue walking back towards our hotel passing a few interesting places, like Hotel Invalides, some great old architecture buildings and not forget to grab some Parisian snacks along the way.

Hotel Invalides from far (at the other end of this bridge)

Mini sweet cream puffs covered with caramel sauce

Beef Bourgonion - Hearty French beef stew

Duck Confit

Tuna sandwich

This cafe is located right next to the Bir Hakeim metro station (on the way back to our hotel).  Their food were good and homey.  We also did try their steak tartare, but no photo of it here.  And that actually the best from all. 

Eiffel Cafe

4 Boulevard De Grenelle, Paris

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Paris:

Europe Part 5: Breakfast at Paris-style Cafe and Musee Du Lourve