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Our room with a view in Brussels ********** Maverick Rover World Travels Blog Post #92 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM                                Manneken Pis This little bronze  (22 1/2 " tall) guy has been here since 1619, stolen several times and now represented by a copy,  while the original is in safe keeping in a local museum.  He wears over 200 different costumes throughout the year As the legend goes, during a local battle this two year old Lord Geoffrey III of Leuven was placed in a basket and hung in an oak tree to protect the troops. He urinated on the Berthout troops who then lost the battle.  ********** Groté Markt, City  Center, gold everywhere    More city center  ********** Saturdays are the day for weddings, even in Belgium,  we saw two couples on this Saturday. 1st this couple                this gro...
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Historic Brugges at our favorite  Patisserie  & Tea-room Carpe Diem = Seize the day Check✔    Done✔️ Detavernier is the Patisserie  Carpe Diem is the Tea-room Garden Room has off street outdoor seating ********** Maverick Rover World Travels Blog Post #91 BRUGGES, BELGIUM UNESCO World Heritage location dubbed "The Venice on the North) This post is all about our  favorite dining spot.   Not only is the food divine, but the staff is most   cordial   The decor is period, the music is classical, the fragrances are delectable and the owner, Stefaan, is engaging and oh so friendly. Our waiter, Jerome, is exceedingly efficient and takes complete our order without a  notepad.  To be delivered swiftly. (his words) History of the Patisserie worth the read The renovated facade holds two bricks carrying the inscription 1624, one of which is written in Roman numerals. ( Yes, that is over 400 years ago)   1624 w...
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