It seems like forever since the amazing trip to Belgium, but it was only 2 weeks ago And in less than a week another adventure begins. Rome, Barcelona, and then Amsterdam. I can't wait. I just have to get through this week's dastardly amount of work. Since Tuesday there had been an 500 word paper and presentation and another 2000 word paper and presentation. Wednesday was a graphic design self portrait. Thursday was a 1200 page paper. That is it until Monday when another 1200 paper and subsequent presentation is due. I can't wait till everything due has been turned in and I can start planning the trip.

If anyone has been to either Rome, Barcelona, or Amsterdam and has some suggestions, I would love to hear them.

Brussels and Brugge were so beautiful. My favorite part of the trip was the De Garre bar in Brugge. It is down the tiniest street I have ever walked down. It used to be the red light district of Brugge. If you are looking for it, ask a local, it is in the center of town but the street is so small, we walked right past it a few times. Once you have found it, it will probably be a wait till you get a table. Jump on it if you see one, tourist tend not to mind cutting you for a table, and the waiters won't stop them. Once you are seated expect to be there a while. Their beer list is extensive and although they are a little pricey, about 3 euro or each, it is definitely worth it. Each round is served with a bowl of little blocks of delicious cheese. There were three of us and after ordering a round of the home brew, Garre, we each got a different beer from there and sampled each others. All of the beers were above 7 % and many of them were brewed at local monasteries. I wish we could have stayed there all night.