Today was partly a travel day.  We started with a breakfast at the "boathotel", then made our way to Brugge station to catch our train to Brussels.  One our later, we arrived at Brussels Centraal, then a short hop on the metro to our hotel, an awesome fancy schmancy affair that offers rooms at a bargain during the summer when no business travelers are here. Our hotel is quite close to the sights, so after some cooling off in the room, we made our way out into the city, walking around this old town and seeing what it had to offer.  By the route we took, what it had to offer was restaurants.  Dozens upon dozens of them.  After a stop at one of the cheapish ones (and, really, nothing is cheap in Belgium) for lunch, we wandered some more, eventually finding a grocery store for some necessities, then winding our way back through the mass of restaurants to the Delerium Cafe. So, here's the thing about the Delierum Cafe... it's kind of a beer mecca.  Delerium Tremens is one of the most popular strong belgian beers (though I'm more of a Delerium Nocturnum man, myself).  This bar has that, and 2003 other beers.  It holds the Guinness Record for most beers available.  Downstairs is where the orgy of beer is - all of those 2004 beers are in the bottle selection there.  Upstairs is the more modest, yet totally mesmerizing, tap selection.  So many good beers, with all the kegs visible behind the bar, and the taps dangling temptingly in front of you.  The menu is like a wish list.  Tonight, I had a Buffalo Bitter (yummy, nice bitterness profile), a Joup (yummy and sweet), Gouden Carolus Christmas Ale, an Orval bottle (aged one year), and a Bersalis.  That, and Tisha's 2 beer and one water  for €22.60.  A bargain! We also met Pat, a grad student spending the summer in Europe doing research for his Ph.D., and enjoying the fine beers of Belgium while he's at it, since the archives are closed on Mondays.  A wonderful, many hours-long chat ensued, and before we knew it, it was after 8 and time to get some supper. Tonight, we opted for some fast food for supper, since we weren't up for a big two hour meal.  Also, even with fast food, you can get a fine Belgian beer in the proper glassware! I love this country.  Tomorrow, museums and the Grand Place! 'Night!