Today was the second day of being in Belgium!! We had the chance to visit one of my favorite stops by far, the chocolate museum. Our guide took us through the entire museum where we learned how to make chocolate, discuss where chocolate comes from, and of course enjoyed lots of chocolate!

When we first entered the doors a lady handed us each a sample of chocolate and then a whole chocolate bar, as you can see below.

We passed a huge cocoa bean which we learned is where chocolate comes from, well is a major ingredient in chocolate.

Our guide led us to a small presentation where we actually had a chance to watch one of the chefs make the chocolate right in front of us. He first made the hard shell by pouring the liquid chocolate into a tray with different designs. Then putting them in the freezer to harden. After hardening, he poured a caramel filling into the shell and put it in the fridge to harden again. Finally, once hardened he poured another layer of chocolate over the caramel and let it freeze one more time. Then the chocolates are ready to be eaten.

We finished the museum by leaving through the gift shop where they sold lots of chocolate and chocolate based lotion and lip balm. The museum was so much fun and one of the best parts of this trip so far!