Brussels, Belgium

Ciao, Italy. I traveled directly to Brussels for the month of September. The first weekend I walked around a lot checking out all the sights. Brussels is the unofficial center of European politics with the European Parliament here. Also with being located in the middle of Europe, it is easy to travel to and from lots of surrounding countries. Plus it is really easy to meet people since there are lots of short term interns for the EU and many are multilingual...which usually includes English. Hopefully I can take advantage of this, but I am only here for a month.

Brussels Pictures

So far, I find Belgium to be really great. The only down side is that it is constantly on the verge of rain - very windy and gloomy looking. One of the guys from the refinery told me that every country has its faults. In Belgium, it's the weather. In France, it's the people. Spain has bad food...but he rather fancies Italy. OK, so his theory isn't that solid. But the point is that no one likes French people.

As some of you may know, I don't really give a crap about American politics, not to mention International politics...unless they directly affect me. Case and point...last Monday this whole Russia invading Georgia thing...caused the EU to call an 'emergency summit.' OK, whatever. Except that my first hotel was right by Parliament. It took me 2 hours to get home that day. So you can see what influences my political beliefs. They need to end that conflict so I can drive through the city faster.

Except for everyone speaking French here, the job is good. The construction guys are all Italian or Romanian, so I can talk to them a little. I have already identified a favorite construction worker - this real big Romanian guy. Upon seeing me, he says USA? I nod, and he replies 'Pamela Andersons' and gives me the thumbs up. Then he says, I know USA. George Boosh...Obama...Eminem. I'm glad these are the symbols of America. Sorry - I can't have a camera at work or else I would Definitely have a picture of this guy.