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Pin Junkie Pin Party #78

Welcome to The Pin Junkie!    I'm on a mission to do the things I pin on Pinterest and try something new every day!
 I'm so glad you're here to party with us!


Here's what I've been up to this week:



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Getting Around

Getting Around

I've always heard that Europe has an excellent public transportation system, and I'm getting a first-hand view of it.  To get around, Mr. Pin Junkie and I have used everything from trains, buses, trams, and subways and have walked for miles.  We'v… Read more

Paris - Part Deux

Paris

One of the biggest attractions in Paris is the Louvre.  It was originally built as a royal palace.  Mr. Pin Junkie and I walked through the gardens and admired it from the outside, but the crowds were just too big to go in.  We'd already admired beautiful art from… Read more

Paris - Part Un

Paris

Mr. Pin Junkie and I had three days in Paris.  Paris is a beautiful city layered with centuries of history and three days wasn't enough time to see and experience it all.  Our trip started with an early train ride from Brussels to Paris.  When we arrived, we check… Read more

Belgian Chocolate

Belgian Chocolate

Belgium is a chocoholic's dream come true.  There are over 2,000 chocolatiers in Belgium with most of them being small independent chocolate makers.  Chocolate shops are common with gorgeous handmade chocolates on display in the shop windows that are s… Read more

Pin Junkie Pin Party #77

Welcome to the Pin Junkie Pin Party! There were so many great projects shared at last week's party!  Thanks to everyone for sharing your projects, recipes and tips.  I can't wait to see what you will share this week!  But first, take a look at some features from la… Read more

Eating in Brussels

Eating in Brussels
Eating in Belgium Eating in Brussels has been much different than what I expected.  Brussels is home to the European Union and there are many nationalities and cultures represented here which is certainly evident in the diverse menu options that are availa… Read more

Bruges

Bruges


Just an hour away by train from where I'm staying in Brussels, Bruges is a perfectly preserved medieval town in northwest Belgium and a UNESCO world heritage site.  Bruges is sometimes referred to as the Venice of the North because of its canals.  The canals co… Read more

Belgian National Day

Belgian National Day
Belgium's National Day is celebrated onJuly 21.  Its a holiday that commemorates the signing of the Belgian constitution and the beginning of the Belgian constitutional monarchy.  It's a day of national pride much like our July 4th.  Mr. Pin Jun… Read more