If you are still stranded in Brussels, drink this.....

Mother nature has really shown that the even the most efficient itinerary can get thrown off course. People are still stranded in airports all over the world. It is never fun to be stranded in an airport. How many times can you eat those soggy sandwichs and stale pastries. After awhile you are bound to get bored. Luckily, Brussels Airport is very close to the city center and there are four trains an hour that go directly into Brussels. So why not take advantage of this opportunity and come and visit!

Despite all my Brussels bashing, Brussels has really good food. You don't need to spend a lot of money to eat well. Most restaurants or brasseries serve really good food. If you want to soak up some real old world ambiance, head to Rue des Bouchers. This narrow cobblestoned street is strictly pedestrian and one guide book calls it the "belly of Brussels." Here you will find tons of restaurants and cafes serving anything you can imagine. Many establishments have elaborate displays of seafood to tempt patrons. You are guaranteed a filling meal wherever you choose to eat. The only problem is where to eat. Will you choose the Mussels from Brussels? An Omlet or American steak? The choice is up to you.

Of course no meal in Brussels is complete without a glass of some frothy local brew. As I have mentioned in earlier posts, the beer choices are literally endless. If you are going to choose something, make it memorable because how many times does a person get stranded in Brussels?

The Kiezer Karel beer sounds very regal. This brew is a very rich caramel color with a bitter taste. I am not sure a fan of brown beers but I liked this beer because the bitterness was not overwhelming.


Enjoy your layover!