It’s funny how the busier you get, the more productive you are. Even though I’m so busy during the week and have absolutely no life outside the restaurant (even to buy milk at the store!), I made it a point not to become a tired hermit and use my off days to the fullest. So, with good company I made a few day trips outside of Paris/France and detoxed the stress of the week as a worn out tourist.
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Despite the ridiculous amount of chocolate shops in Belgium, we (my sister, her good friend, and I) actually spent more time overindulging in frites, mussels, and beer. Some of it was good and some of it was bad, but coupled with all of the sites and good company, the overall experience was wonderful.
The greatest light to the end of my stage tunnel was my sister’s visit to Europe. Her arrival meant freedom from the crazy patisserie life and ten days of nonstop sister talk and Euro food tastings. Among the places we visited was Belgium, and let me tell you this is where the chocolate is at! Between two cities and three days, the montage above only begins to scratch the surface of the amount of shops in Belgium.