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Back in Brussels

I just came back from Brussels. I've been gone for a week.
I found Brussels changed. Or I've changed and I see things differently. Now I can understand better my friends who work among strangers.
Anyway.. It hasn't been all about work. In the evening I had some time to discover new places.
I arrived on Sunday afternoon.
View from my hotel room
After I checked-in I went out with my colleagues. First we went to eat to Ellis Gourmet. Honestly, I was disappointed about the food there. It used to be better. Then we moved to O'Reilly's for drinks.
Beer with view to Bourse
On the next evening we went for a walk in Gran Place. I love the shades of blue it had in that day. Otherwise the place is full with tourists.

On Tuesday I went with some friends to La Fontaine. This is a nice place near European Commission. The waitress was Romanian. I had a delicious salad with hot goat cheese, honey and bacon bits.

Wednesday afternoon view from my room
On Wednesday I went near Cimetière d'Ixelles. This area is full with students. I found this nice place, Le Tavernier. It reminded me a little bit of Bucharest.
Walls of the garden
View from outside
Thursday morning smiley face found in my way to the office

Walk through Leopold Park after work
After work I went to do a little shopping on Avenue Louise. And I ended up to Peck 20, a nice place, different from the other restaurants from that street. Tasty food, great service, good music, cozy atmosphere.
Veggie burger with broccoli and feta cheese 
@Peck20
To try next time (La Récré)
Sunset viewed from airplane on my way back
Next destination: London!
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