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| Why, thank you Belgian mobile telephone service. And in English, too, not one of the |
Those of you who guessed the yummy treats in my last post were Belgian waffles were right. The Bear and I went to Belgium a couple of weekends ago and indulged
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| Incidentally, we broke the flimsy plastic fork on the first bite and ended up eating with our hands like the hungry and filthy animals we are. I AM NOT ASHAMED. |
Speaking of food in Belgium, I discovered this:
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| Mmmmm....gluhwein... |
It may not look like much, but it was warm and it was wine - everything a weary traveler wants when in
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| Sorry for the quality of the photo. Apparently freezing to death and drinking warm wine from a polystyrene cup = dodgy photo. |
Or ouderweise. Or warme wijn. Yeah, all of these descriptions were at the same stand. I love the message of togetherness - "People of the world, come and drink hot alcohol with us! Unless you speak English."
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| That's okay, Belgium, I figured it out. Especially as people were giving free samples. Well played. |
I hate to belabor a point but, seriously, how many different languages are actually on this sign? Two? Three? I just don't know anymore. I've never been confused in four languages at once before. Usually just the one will do me.
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| I see some English and maybe some Dutch. Or German. And is that French? Is that a chicken curry waffle? How do you say "eeew" in Flemish? |
Oh, wait...there's the French.
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| Should I read anything into the fact that the only word in English is "bar"? |
Speaking of words that don't translate:
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| Is there seriously no word in Dutch, French or German for "casino"? Or is that just another word that definitely needs to be signposted in English? |
"All drunken gamblers this way. For those of you who don't speak English, WEahaogha ehaoseagh."
Well, that's enough of me not being bilingual. Let's get back to food:
If anyone needs me, I'll be over here hanging out with Mr. Patate next to the gluhwein hut.
*Update to Jenny D's comment: OH...I'll get to that Mannequin Pis sign LATER. Count on it. And I have photos to back me up.
12 comments:
Those waffles look heavenly. I'm drooling as I type this. How cool is it that you get to just hop over to all these great places.
No laughter or comment on the mannequin piss sign? Paige, I'm so disappointed!
The one thing that surprised me about Belgium was frites with ketchup. Somehow, ketchup just doesn't seem Belgian. American Denny's, yes.
Next time you, let me know. Narelle's godfather is a local living near Brussels and I'm sure he can shed some light on the language confusion. He's a bit of a dreamboat though, so Bear beware ;-)
Hope you're back to blogging regularly! I've missed you. :)
Thank goodness for pictures and smells! Food, this way!
I love mulled wine, so ouderweise and a waffle for me please.
Nice to have you back :)
Mmmm, looks great! I traveled through Belgium from France to Amsterdam and had like 14 different text messages every time I went into a new country. Annoying!
I actually can't think of anything to say....well, mainly because I wish I had smell and taste-o-vision so that I can actually eat and smell the photos you put up :) So is this Belgium trip part of your Thanksgiving dinner? Eating the feast is not enough, you have to crossover to another country and feast on all their food there too? Well, if that's the case, I'd totally pack up the fam and fly the 11 hours to Europe to feast with you!
How Fun! I went to Belgium back in 2003 on a day trip when we went to Amsterdam! I think we only had time to buy waffles and do a little sightseeing at the "Torture Museum" (don't ask!), but I do remember those heavenly waffles - perfection!
That's hilarious! I love the portrayal of Americans... as long as we can find the bar and the casino, we'll be happy!
I would love to have one of those waffles right now.
I love "traveling" with you.
Oh My God ... those waffles look heavenly ... I wish I could reach right through the screen and eat them!!
And I'd know "chocotwist" in any language.
Need to go to Belgium soon!
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