The Goofy of Europe

Gordie: Alright, alright, Mickey's a mouse, Donald's a duck, Pluto's a dog. What's Goofy?

Teddy: Goofy's a dog. He's definitely a dog.

Chris: He can't be a dog. He drives a car and wears a hat.

Vern: Oh, God. That's weird. What the hell is Goofy?

This about sums up our feelings towards Brussels. We had a day to kill after Bremen and before Paris, so we planned a 24 hour stop over in this confused city. Part tourist trap, part French, part Dutch, all chocolate and mostly mussels. The Goofy of Europe, which either fittingly or ironically is referred to as the de facto capital of the EU. We spent our time attempting to see it all.

Ryan at Grand Place, the central square. It really was quite majestic  

Grand Place/Swarms of Tourists

We saw these in a window... 

..and then we ate them

The St. Michaels and St. Gudula Cathedral

Fun Fact: The above is a quote from the movie Stand By Me, an American classic. For your viewing pleasure.