Travels...

I just got back from Brussels want to share some scenery with you. I'll start with some statues..

 The famous Manneken Pis, is supossed to embody the "irreverent spirit" of the city. One thing is for sure you cannot escape this image as wherever you wander in Brussels the manneken follows in kitsch souvenir form...

The Museum of Musical Instruments, we made a quick escape to this museum out of the rain. The building is a perfect example of art nouveau architecture so characteristic of Brussels. Inside you can peruse the history of each instrument, the ticket comes with a set of headphones so you can listen to music designated to each instrument. The view at the top is lovely and once you've had a coffee you can visit the surreal museum of Rene Magritte which is a couple of doors down.

Wonderful food from the Southwest of France at Domaine de Lintillac, Rue de Flandre 25 - Metro Ste Catherine. We went on friday night and even though they were fully booked the friendly staff accomodated us. Definetly worth a visit for anyone who wants to feel like a local..

Monument dedicated to the best of classic cinema

Gustav Klimt cushions (I know he's from Austria, but he definetly fits in...)

Bookshop with an ornate ceiling, wish Waterstones looked like this.

The Atomium in Heysel, a model of a molecule expanded 165 billion times makes for a sci-fi scene. Built for the World fair in Brussels held in 1958 seems like something out of a 1950s B Movie, worth a look, I didn't visit the restaurant at the top, would be good for the view if you could make it up there.

Biscuits only, no chocolates here, they all look very formal.

Nice drapery, designer boutique Danaque.

The shop was simply called Antiques, the owners clearly letting the stock speak for itself..

The gorgeous weather, my umbrella remained intact, others were not so lucky. Despite the weather a good time was had and with the convenience of Eurostar, what are you waiting for?