We have arrived in Brussels and are taking in all the sites!  We are enjoying this heat wave in Europe and putting in LOTS of steps in seeing everything we can!

with Charles Buls - mayor of Brussels

St. Hubert Gallerie

Parc du Cinquantenaire - 50th Anniversary of Belgium independence 1880

Albertina Place

Albert I  (1875-934)

King Albert is often depicted with in uniform as he valiantly led Belgium troops into battle. He even allowed his 15 year old son and heir to join in the fight against the German invaders.

                       

The Grand Place of Brussels 

 
A Brussels must - the "Mannekin Pis" photo op

Place du Petit Sablon

Palais Royal