It really has been the battle of the Selfie Sticks here in Brussels today as the city is packed with tourists all trying to get the best view to Instagram to the world. I saw a woman in the cathedral earlier striking a pose outside a confession box - perhaps she has a big announcement to make this evening?
Every two years, a vast carpet of flowers is laid out in the centre of the Grand Place and as it is only on show for one long weekend you can image how many selfie sticks there are in action. Here are some of my pics and it was definitely worth seeing.
If you are thinking why have I not made the effort to get an aerial shot from the balcony of the city hall I will answer that thought with the statement - 6 euro and a very long queue!!
Then of course no self respecting tourist can leave Brussels without a pic with the famous peeing cherub, who is at the moment all dressed up for the occasion.
Personally after the disappointment of not getting a selfie with Nigel Farage outside a golden elevator yesterday I was rather hoping for one with King Philippe. Unfortunately he wasn't at the palace today.
The public summer opening of the state rooms in the working royal palaces of Europe is now very much a regular event. However, in contrast to the £24.00 to gain entry to Buckingham Palace in London, King Philippe lets you wander round for nothing. And very impressive it was too.
And just in case you are wondering what I did this afternoon. I escaped the crowds and spent a relaxing afternoon at the National Railway Museum - Train World - where amongst other things I had a couple of go's on the driving simulator.
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