To commemorate my third week in Brussels, I thought I would do a quick review of some tourist attractions in Europe (all of Europe, not just Brussels):
THINGS THAT ARE OVERRATED:
1) Notre Dame. For anyone who has seen "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", prepare to be disappointed. It's not big at all, and it's really not that special looking. It just became famous because of the book.
2) Gelato. I seriously have no idea why people think that Italian ice cream is supposed to be so incredible. It's not. Get a 50 cent ice cream cone at McDonald's, it's just as good.
3) French arrogance. Totally doesn't live up to the hype. Yes, they get annoyed if you walk up to them and speak English to them and assume that they will respond in French, but that's pretty understandable. In fact, I can't get people to stop speaking English to me. I keep trying to get people to speak French with me, but they just keep speaking English. It's annoying. And it's not helping my French.
4) Living the bachelor life without your wife. Totally stinks, even if you are in Europe.
THINGS THAT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE:
1) Belgian chocolate. I will never again defile my body with any Hershey product. Belgian chocolate will seriously make your knees go weak. Beware, though, it has to be actual Belgian chocolate, not the stuff that claims to be Belgian chocolate.
2) Bread. Bonnie will tell you that I hate having sandwiches for lunch. I have had sandwiches for lunch here pretty much every day, and I have been a very happy man.
3) Moules frites. Google it. I don't care if you hate seafood, you will love this. It will change your life.
So, what do you think? What else belongs on these lists? Let's hear your comments!
