The Museum of Musical Instruments

Wben people asked me why I was staying in Brussels before going to Rwanda, I told them I wanted a day or two to relax before leaving for Africa. Actually I wanted to visit the Museum of Musical Intruments which I had to been told had every instrument ever designed by Adophe Saxe. Besides designing the 7 sizes of Saxophone, Saxe also designed the various sizes of brass instruments that are used in Collery Bands. As you can see Saxe has a lot to answer for.

A saxophone dated around 1860.

Me outside of the MIM.

While I used to try to blend in when I travelled, I have given this up and now embrace the tourist role, hence we spent today on the Hop on Hop off bus which I have ridden around other European cities. This gave us a good overview of Brussels, which has some impressive architecture.

It also has the Atomian

This was erected in the early 1950s dedicated to peaceful use of the atom.

The Wife's View

I let him have his way today...yes we rode on the top of an uncovered doubledecker bus a one point in the pouring rain. Everytime there was a tree with leaves we were bathed in cold water, I won't even mention the spray of water from the 1/2 "covered" part of the bus...
The museum was alot of fun. It was interactive and he looked like a kid in a candy shop with his nose pressed against the glass...