It was going to be "boys in Brussels", but big brother got a better offer, so B got some simulated only-child time. The buildings in the background are Brussel's Grand Place, which really might be the most impressive square we've seen in Europe, to date. For a better picture and some brief history of the square go here or here. It's a large enough square that B got to get out of the stroller and tromp around while D and I took turns chasing him and reading about the square's history.
this one was back in the car and he's holding a pilfered Mango Ice cream cone -- which was mama's, but he had to hold it so that I could carry him down the stairs into the parking garage and I never got it back. (after I had already bought him and he had already eaten a gooey, sticky belgian waffle, btw)
including this pic of the famous Manneken Pis, b/c I promise in the not too distant future it'll be my baby performing a similar action all over the squares and parks of Europe. Manneken Pis gets a new costume every once in a while. This weekend he was a Maltese Knight. Why? I'm not sure. If you're interested, here's his wardrobe schedule.
ETA: We found out by skimming the news headlines this AM, that we missed the naked bike ride that took place in Brussels yesterday. (If you google world naked bike ride, you'll get a --ahem-- colorful link with pics of actual rides that explains the activism behind such a ride). Another cultural difference, indeed. However, it was mighty chilly and rainy yesterday. Maybe the ride was rescheduled. Will have to check on that.
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