We've now been here almost 3 months. A quarter of the way through, so the perfect time to start our blog!However, 2 of those 3 months were spent trying to get settled. "Settled" became our least favorite word, something we were always trying to achieve. Finding an apartment (that accepted dogs) took 3 weeks. Electricity and Gas? Another week. Cable and internet? Another 4 weeks. Well after many trips to Ikea, Troc (the local furniture thrift store with style galore) 
and several flea markets, our apartment is now furnished, our internet is streaming The Daily Show and we have Belgian-style Tivo (which we don't completely know how to use).
and several flea markets, our apartment is now furnished, our internet is streaming The Daily Show and we have Belgian-style Tivo (which we don't completely know how to use).
So for our first post, some pictures of our neighborhood. We've settled in the Brussels neighborhood (or "commune") of Etterbeek, a mostly residential (apartments and condos) area, about 5 metro stops southeast of the main tourist downtown area. We are a few minutes walk from a grocery store, a street of small specialty stores, and a small park perfect for dog walking.
More pictures, our apartment, and Brussels tidbits to come in future posts but for now, we leave you with some photos as we stroll around our neighborhood...
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3 comments:
I'm so jealous!!!! The neighborhood looks incredible. We may have to venture out there one of these days :)
I am coming to visit!!!!! Your hood looks great. A bientot. Brahmy
I want some bonnes frites (I've already got the mauvaise grammaire part down).
xoxoxox D. Bond
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