Brussels-Part 1 of a Belgium Christmas

 We decided to go to take a trip to Belgium between Christmas and New Years.  First, we went to Brussels.  Belgium is next to the Netherlands and has many similarities. It was a nice way to get away for a few days and enjoy a city that we had not visited.  Christmas is a special time to visit Europe.  The Christmas Markets are fun to browse and catch the Christmas Spirit.  The weather was a little cold but it is supposed to be at Christmas.

Street shops at one of the Christmas Markets in Brussels

Some of the amazing buildings in Brussels

Street crowds enjoying the holidays

Downtown Brussels

Our hotel in downtown Brussels

What would Belgium be without chocolate?

One of many chocolate stores

Christmas Market in Brussels

Ice skating at the Christmas Market

More chocolate--are you catching a theme here?

The Central Square in Brussels

Central Square with the Christmas Tree

Mel in the central square.

Inside (covered) street mall

Brussels' most famous statue--Mannekin Pis!!

Anyone hungry?

The greatest merry-go-round ever.  Check out the different seats in the next few pictures!!!

Brussels Christmas Market