My family visited Brussels for the Christmas Market in 2019, just before covid. We had breakfast at a corner cafe, and I had some unforgettable hot chocolate where I had to shave the Belgian chocolate bar into the hot milk! The old buildings, the cafes, the trains and busses running through town, it was all great!
Brussels has the reputation of having pickpockets. At the Market, my daughter had her phone lifted. We saw the culprit and his female accomplice with the huge purse, but they got away before I could stop them.
Otherwise, the city is beautiful, with so many great sites and sights. And bars. Like Delirium. Recently here, I mentioned seeing the statue Jenneke Pis. Y'all like your public statues!
We briefly visited Liege, and I fell in love with the city. I have since studied the history, and even bought an original Liege-proofed single-shot percussion derringer that Pedersoli copied.
We also visited Brugges, where I think my ancestors left from, to sail to Philadelphia in 1732. The canals all through the town are so pretty, and again, the old buildings were all wonderful! They even had Dutch-style windmills! When I win Lotto, I will certainly return!
Take care, and I look forward to receiving my new bag and horn!
Brazos John
leather with decorative leather insert, bag measurements 8x9 inch. Lined with walnut dyed cloth. 4-5 oz with handmade brass buckle. Also comes with powderhorn with scrimshaw and handwoven strap, measures 13 1/2 inch over the curve
. Brussels is now like on almost every corner, homeless people, like every big city, Liége has a nice gun museum 
