Bus Tour

Went on the bus tour of Brussels yesterday and learned more things than I could ever hope to remember. Some of the highlights were:

Grand Place:

 
Like the eiffel tower the Atonium was built for the worlds fair. Unfortunately it was greatly liked by everyone and is still here over 50 years later.

Part of the Berlin wall at the EU. Hopefully to remind everyone of the past mistakes that have been made. Interesting to note is that while this side has a ton of graffiti, the other side is clean. Of course you couldn't get within 50 feet of the other side without getting shot.

 More from the EU

Sign in 24 languages.  

 

• The King of Belgium, Albert II, has two Harley Davidson motorcycles
• The European Union operates in 24 different languages, meaning everything has to be translated into everything. They use the equivalent of semi-truck full of paper every week.
• The site of the European Union in Brussels was built on a zoo. Note: they didn't change a whole lot.
• There is no death penalty in Belgium 
• Legal at age 16: Buy and drink alcohol, consent to sex, smoke cigs
• Legal at age 18: Drive a car, get married, vote, and leave school