Today we went on a half day bus tour of Brussels. It started with a walk to the Grand Place, where we were last night, but now in daylight you can really see all it's magnificent carvings, splendor and beauty. This was followed by a bus trip around the city lasting approximately 3 hours. Dialogue was in 8 languages so they cater for just about everyone.

A fairly plain buliding by comparison to some others.	Looking back down the square a mixture of buildings combined.	The open turrett here stands a top this magnificant structure.	A blast from the past. The organ grinder and the monkey.
Many statues and monuments also adorne the city.	Another structure erected as a monument to someone.	The memorial for all soldiers who died in World War 1.	Another mixture of the past and new coming together.
Various statues on pillars surround this garden square.	A more recent building. Lack of carvings.	Clive in front of the ATOMIUM- symbol of the 1958 World Trade Fair.	The entrance to the Basilica at the top of town.
A full picture of the Basilica. Trees replanted in front garden.	The Grand Place Christmas tree as seen in daylight.	Gai in the middle of the square, nearly being blown away.	The carvings on the building are many, intricate in details and style.

The Nativity Scene in the square. Live sheep are used on the left.