Brussels spouts (the two manikins geddit?)

I've been to Brussels a few times and never really liked it before. Went again on the weekend and it's grown on me a lot. The outside of Midi station is still the most horrible place in the world ever though.

The inexplicably pathetic famous little man of Brussels, and it's owner the manikin. There's apparently a girl version nearby (called Jeanneke Pis - see what they've done), but it's not quite as old - 17th century vs 1985. The tourist board apparently don't even acknowledge the the existence of the girl version. I don't think they should acknowledge the existence of either.

Smashing.
The really class 335ft Atomium which is well worth a trip on the metro to get to. Was built for an exhibition in 1958 and was meant to stay up for 6 months. Quality pic by C on her camera phone, non? We've some cool snaps from inside the top ball as well.

The beer wagon. And what a beer wagon. It's rare that I manage to
get a picture of one of these rather than just getting hit by it.
Me near the Atomuim. The Stad Brussel referred to in the picture is actually Heysel, which is nearest stop to the Atomium in the background. I had my Pool scarf with me but didn't put it on due to the feeling of pure shame that came over me when I realised where I was.