The Wall to The Tower - 2025

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Day 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
☁️ 75 °F
Altitude: 108 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.846375, 4.35203450°50’47” N 4°21’7” E
Everard t'Serclaes
July 26 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Everard is fampus for helping repell attacks on the city from the Flemmings. Touching him is supposed to bring you good luck/love.
Sounds like a plan - wish I were there to get some of that luck. [Sharon]
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TravelerI'll send some of mine to you!
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Day 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
☁️ 77 °F
Altitude: 144 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.896336, 4.3401150°53’47” N 4°20’24” E
Atomium - Outside
July 26 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
This was built for the World Exposition in 1958 to demonstrate Belgian strength in engineering and science. They didn'tplan on keeping the structure after the Expo, but due to its popularity, it has remained.Read more
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Day 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
☁️ 77 °F
Altitude: 164 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.894846, 4.3416650°53’41” N 4°20’30” E
Atomium - Tour
July 26 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Once you enter, you go through a series of stairs and escalators that take you to the different spheres. You get to learn about the structure and the science/engineering it represents. Some rooms were dark except for special lights that would dance/flash to represent things.Read more
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Day 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
☁️ 77 °F
Altitude: 171 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.895197, 4.34165250°53’43” N 4°20’30” E
Atomium - Top
July 26 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
The view from the top sphere was beautiful! Next to the Atomium is a small park called mini-Europe. I had wanted to go there, but after seeing it from up high, I decided against it. It was really hot so I stopped up to the restaurant (the highest you could go) for a drink. This bottle looked funny, and I had seen the name on multiple menus, so I figured I'd give it a try. It wasn't great, but it was ok.Read more
Maybe that needed Grandpa Wendel to give them a recipe that he used! [Sharon]
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Day 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
☁️ 77 °F
Altitude: 82 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.848095, 4.35037150°50’53” N 4°21’1” E
Belgium Beer World Experience
July 26 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
I had seen signs for the Belgium Beer World Experience, but I wasn't sure I'd do it. I looked into it a little more, and it seemed interesting, so I signed up! The museum part takes you through the history of beer, what ingredients can/must be used, and what types of beer there are. They had a giant head and some computer screens to test how much you remembered! Towards the end, they had you scan your ticket and answer 5 question (very random questions). The computer then gave you 10 suggestions for beers that they have, and that they think I'll enjoy. They even give you a coaster and print the list on the back of it!Read more
That's cool! That would be fun to go through a place like that! [Sharon]
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Hey! I recognized you this time with a hat on!!!! [Sharon]
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Day 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
☁️ 77 °F
Altitude: 69 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.847699, 4.35066150°50’52” N 4°21’2” E
Rooftop
July 26 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
After the tour, we can go up to the rooftop bar. If you scan your ticket, the first beer is free. They recommend that it be from the list of beers you printed out, but it doesn't have to be. What a great view of the city!Read more
Yeah! What a good picture! [Sharon]
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Day 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
☁️ 75 °F
Altitude: 69 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.847799, 4.35147650°50’52” N 4°21’5” E
Waffles
July 26 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
It was time to get some Belgian Waffles. The store had a very plain name, and I could see where they were making the waffles, so I decided to go there. I got the Liège (Belgian style - round) and got strawberries, bananas, Nutella, and whipped cream on it. SO good! I'm going to try and come back tomorrow!Read more
Yum, yum!!!! [Sharon]
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Day 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
☁️ 75 °F
Altitude: 56 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.847377, 4.35184150°50’51” N 4°21’7” E
Chocolate
July 26 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
What trip to Belgium would be complete without getting chocolate. My goal was to look for a store that:
1. I had never heard of
2. Only sold their own brand
3. Had a modest selection
4. They were founded before I was born.
Leonidas was the winner! They chose their name after the Greek King (and Warrior) who died while leading 300 Spartans to battle.
I got some small pieces and a few bars. Depending on how much I like it, I may be back for more tomorrow!Read more
Very nice! [Sharon]
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Day 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
☁️ 75 °F
Altitude: 59 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.847077, 4.35226350°50’49” N 4°21’8” E
Le Roy d'Espagne
July 26 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
This is a brasserie-restaurant in the main square of Brussels. The name caught my attention, and I thought their uniforms were cool, so I decided to stop for a drink. Most of the drinks are from the Leffe brewery, so I got a sampler. I liked (what I thought was) the ruby. Turns out it was a different Leffe that was also red in color (they were out of ruby, so they substituted). I was slightly confused by the glass it came in. I've never been given a glass that isn't flat on the bottom....lolRead more
TravelerLove a good Leffe
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Did you get to keep the glass? [Sharon]
7/27/25Reply
TravelerNo :-(
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
☁️ 66 °F
Altitude: 56 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.847384, 4.35190350°50’51” N 4°21’7” E
UNESCO
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Our guide told us that this symbol means that a place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
☁️ 66 °F
Altitude: 92 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.848275, 4.35032450°50’54” N 4°21’1” E
Borse
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
The building where the Beer Experience was yesterday is also the home of the Brussels Stock Exchange.
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
☁️ 66 °F
Altitude: 85 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.848061, 4.34699450°50’53” N 4°20’49” E
Into The Wild
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We saw a temporary art exhibition by an artist named Gaspard Giersé. I thought they looked really cool! I wish it hadn't been so rushed there.
They let you take pictures, huh:? [Sharon]
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TravelerIt was just in a normal building. I was really surprised because they were really nice
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 92 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.846115, 4.34857850°50’46” N 4°20’55” E
Street art
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We saw a bunch of street art that looked really cool. They all seemed to be on the sides of buildings where there was just a slight difference in depth, so one stuck out just a little more. That extra space is where the street art almost always was.Read more
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
☁️ 66 °F
Altitude: 59 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.844961, 4.34985750°50’42” N 4°20’59” E
Manneken Pis
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
This is the other well-known symbol of Brussels. The story goes that the boy saved the city from a huge fire by peeing on the flames. Well then.....lol. As a fountain, it was much needed because it brought water down to that part of the city.Read more
He had that much pee, huh? [Sharon]
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 82 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.844684, 4.35027150°50’41” N 4°21’1” E
Street Art
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Here is another example of the street art.
Someone is very talented! [Sharon]
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 56 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.844929, 4.34987250°50’42” N 4°20’60” E
Tour de France Street Art
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
This street art was done in honor of the Tour de France.
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 89 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.844242, 4.35109550°50’39” N 4°21’4” E
Street Art
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Here is a final example of street art that I thought looked cool. This one you should recognize from an earlier picture!
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 89 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.84423, 4.35111650°50’39” N 4°21’4” E
Clothing
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
How nice would they be if they made the "Manneken Pis" stay naked the whole time. At noon, every day, he is given an outfit. Organizations and governments can give outfits if they are willing to pick a day to come for the dressing "ceremony". The outfit is different every day, but that is ok because there are over 1,000 outfits that he has!Read more
That's sad. He has more clothes than me! [Sharon]
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 82 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.843535, 4.35094250°50’37” N 4°21’3” E
City Wall
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Here is another part of Luxembourg's city wall that is still standing.
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 125 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.842455, 4.35252650°50’33” N 4°21’9” E
Tower
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
This is one of the towers that were part of the city's wall. There are only 47 left standing.
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 171 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.840392, 4.35321250°50’25” N 4°21’12” E
Sorry We're Closed
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
I'd be very curious to know how well this business does. With a name like "Sorry We're Closed", I wouldn't think they would have a lot of customers.
That's the name of the place??? [Sharon]
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 138 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.838068, 4.35115150°50’17” N 4°21’4” E
Touché....!
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
This sculpture is representative of how the the weather in Brusseles can change from beautiful to stormy very quickly. It is called "From the atlantis to the clouds"
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 164 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.83943, 4.35652550°50’22” N 4°21’23” E
Jardin du Petit Sablon
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
This statue is of two men who tried to stop King Philippe II of Spain from taking over Belgium.
Good pictures! [Sharon]
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 151 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.842494, 4.36258650°50’33” N 4°21’45” E
Royal Palace
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
This is the Royal Palace for King Philippe of Belgium.
Is he still living??? The building is very impressive! [Sharon]
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TravelerYep! He's thr current King
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Day 7
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 121 ft
Belgium Brussels 50.844408, 4.35701850°50’40” N 4°21’25” E
Clock
July 27 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
I thought this clock looked really cool!
My mom used to have a clock that was very similar! [Sharon]
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