Suburban Bloom: Chocolate, Beer and Lace

In January I had to go to Belgium for work and while I was there I got to do a little sightseeing. Now I'm trying to figure out how I can afford to go back when the weather is nicer and spend more time there. I stayed in Antwerp and did a day trip to Brugges which was so worth it. Yes, I was in the touristy areas and I bought stupid souvenirs but I had fun. I came home with tons of chocolate (which I don't even like) and beer glasses from the different kinds of beers I tried. I guess there is a different beer glass for all the different kinds of beer made in Belgium. My co-workers were collecting them and at first I didn't want to because it would just be a pain to lug home but my brother texted me and asked me to bring him one back. I figured if I was getting one I might as well get more and fill up the expanding part of my carry-on. Kind of dumb since I have no room for them in my kitchen but I'll give them away.

Mannequin Pis bottle opener and corkscrew with Trappist beer

There were a ton of Chocolate, Beer and Lace shops. Some more interesting than others. I took a couple of pictures of the store window displays. This is probably the least offensive of the pictures.

Chocolates in every shape and size

Sometimes the dumbest things peak my interest. I had to video this self cleaning toilet that was in the restroom of a restaurant in Antwerp. See for yourself....

In Brugges we climbed the bell tower which I think was built in 1290. After I got to the top I started to wonder about the safety of the structure but kept going anyway. I got some good pictures from the top. This place would be awesome when it's warm out.