I left Munchen this morning at 9:30. I went by train to Koln and then transferred and went to Brussels. It was an easy, yet long trip. I walked across the street from Gare Centrale to the Hilton Grand Place, where I am staying. I showered and shaved and dressed and walked in the direction of the Grand Place. I found a restaurant called Brussels Grill and ate there. The food was good and the price was ok. I stopped on the way back for a glass of wine at an out door bar and the price was not ok. 10 euro for a glass of Merlot!! Oh well! Now I am enjoying a few Stellas in the hotel bar.
I had wanted to watch the Women's final at the US Open but no one here seems to know if it is on TV and I believe it will not be on till about 2:00 am Europe time. I did get to speak a little of my bad French tonight. At the restaurant the waiter did not speak English or Flemish or German. So I muddled through and got what I wanted and he seemed to appreciate the effort. He helped me with some words and seemed genuinely pleased when I gave him a whooping 3.60 euro tip which was just under 10% of the bill! I love Europe!!
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