Lace and Chocolate and Other Sights in Brussels

We had a wonderful time in Brussels.  Lace and chocolate are part of my

memories from this city, and there were many shops everywhere for both.

The windows in each chocolate shop were amazingly decorated.

This one contained a chocolate fountain.

We spent part of one afternoon the Lace and Costume Museum.

Here are someone's bobbins all set up for creating some

 beautiful lace. I can't imagine trying to follow that kind of pattern.

This was just one of many pieces in museum. There was no way to 

photograph all of them! There also was an exhibit of clothing from the

thirties that was very interesting. This dress caught my eye.  Another 
featured under garments, including girdles. Do any of you remember
 those?!

This little doll is hard at work, and you can see the amazing piece behind her.

 Both were on  display in a shop window.

Our hotel was quite near the Grand Place, a huge square surrounded by beautiful buildings that were lit up every night.

There was always something interesting happening.

Every evening a different band in full uniform would march through the streets.

Something was always happening in the courtyard below our hotel window. That week there were celebrations honoring the Ukrainian culture.

Some of the passages were very narrow.

And some were wide enough for cars and horses.

Four guys were "driving" this contraption.

We enjoyed some quiet moments in this beautiful cathedral.

Its majesty made me feel very small.

Each stained glass window was unique.  Yes, Brussels is a beautiful city. We only spent four days there and only saw a tiny bit, but we loved everything we saw.  Next stop, Germany. PS Blogger was behaving very strangely today.