Brussels, Belgium

Capital of Belgium, capital of the European Union, but not the best part of Belgium. The waffles and the fries are phenomenal ('French' Fries are actually Belgian by origin, but who's counting). They do speak French here though; gonna have to get used to that haha. Funny story, didn't book ahead for a hostel. We walked to hostel # 1: no room at the inn. 2, same thing. 3, same thing again. Finally 4, same thing. Apparently all hostels were booked because of the Jazz Marathon!! Crazy busy town; finally after an hour and a half of walking the streets with our full packs, we checked into a budget hotel. It did the trick, but it cost a bit more. I guess we saw more of the city that way haha. Pretty exhausting day though. Anyway, it turned out to not be too bad a town, a little too North American like though.

Bruges, Belgium

Beautiful...simple as that. Nice small Belgian city, middle ages town (very well preserved), relaxing, highlight #2 next to Berlin. Most picturesque town that's the most difficult to photograph (everything's so damn close together!!!). Really enjoyed walking through this city, definitely a good time. Even climbed up on a windmill (thought I might fall and die, but that's ok....not normally scared of heights, but those stairs were steep and high!!!). I'll post pictures later, having some trouble right now.

Amsterdam

So we went to Amsterdam, had a pretty good time. The girls were really nice there too! They would dance for you and invite you to come by for a while, it was pretty nice. I actually had a date with one girl. we didn't even have anything to eat, but she asked me to 'pick up the bill' at the end of the evening. Oh well, at least they were nice. Just kidding, but seriously, gotta love Amsterdam. Always culture shock, but it is a good time. Went to the Heineken Brewery which was great, Anne Frank House which is an amazing story even the second time around, and even an improv comedy show Boom Chicago. Funny stuff, and good times. Also took a paddle boat on the canals. Funny looks from the locals, but worth it all the way! Did the Van Gogh and Rijks Museum again, but first time for Jordan so must see!!

Pics:

1) Anne Frank House

2) Amsterdam canals

3) Drummin at the Heineken Experience (first time since I left, getting ancy. Got applause though haha.

4) Jordan in canals

5) Me in canals

Bremen, Germany

1) Jordan and I in front of the Beck's brewery (free beer, good deal for sure!!)

2) Bremer Dom (cathedral)

By the way, all new pictures are from Oslo on, so if you look down to Oslo all the way up to here, you're all caught up! Not too much to say, we're going to Amsterdam tomorrow. All is well, we're having a great time. Berlin is probably the highlight so far, although we spent the most time there and I was able to see and experience some things I haven't before (seeing as I had already been there twice before). The city is full of so much history and is so alive, it's an amazing place to be. My tour guide even said I could possibly take her job haha! We'll see, something to look into. I could be a walking tour guide for sure. Gotta go, Jordan's waiting.

Love most of you, like some of you,

Brady

Berlin 4 I think...

1) Berliner Dom (cathedral)

2) Me on top of the Reichstag (parliament)

3) The Reichstag

4) Me at the wall

5) Checkpoint Charlie

Berlin 3 & Potsdam, Germany

1) Brandenburger Tor bei Nacht (at night)

2) Jordan and I at Schloss (palace) Sans Souci in Potsdam

3) Jordan and I in front of the Berlin Gate

Berlin part 2, Germany

1) NFL Europe game: Berlin Thunder vs. Cologne Centurians. Do not, I repeat, do not ever go to a NFL Europe football game if you're interested in seeing good ball. Sooooooo bad.

2) Olympia Stadion

3) Tiergarten (the Central Park of Berlin, beautiful)