What could be better than waffles and chocolate?

My last trip planned was to Belgium May 5-7 with my entire program. I had just finished up three of my classes at Webster University the day before so I was thrilled to only have one final left before completing my junior year. 

We took a 2 hour train ride to Brussels and checked into our hostel, The Sleep Well. I stayed in a three person room with the two Sarah's. After settling in, a few of us took the opportunity to grab a bite to eat and of course try a Belgian waffle before our planned activities began. The waffle was delicious and lived up to everything I had expected. That afternoon we had the opportunity to listen and ask questions to an American Diplomat who was working in Brussels. It has been interesting learning so much about the European Union and its relations with America. We then proceeded to take a tour of the city and then had some free time to explore ourselves. 

On Thursday we went inside a few churches and then later that afternoon visited the EU Parliament. Early Friday morning we packed up and took a train to Brugge. Unlike Brussels, Brugge was a quaint small town and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We went to a few museums and I finally had the chance to buy some Belgian chocolates. We were all pretty exhausted by the end of the trip!   

RANDOM FACTS
1) Belgian Waffles can be messy- The more toppings you add the more likely you are to either spill it on your shirt or get it all over your face.
2) Museums- All museums start to look alike after visiting close to a 100 and lose its appeal fairly quickly.
3) Trains- Some times there are more people than seats available. In these situations you can either sit in the aisle or squeeze in a sit with a fellow friend.