One of the things I was personally excited for on this trip was experiencing the world renowned Belgian chocolate. So when in Brugge, a group of us visited ChocoStory- the Chocolate Museum. Through the museum we followed the history of chocolate. Cocoa beans first began as an Aztec offering, and later was used a currency (10 beans= 1 rabbit), and was a liquid drink before it became a solid food. Chocolate drinks became such a craze throughout Europe that people would have their servants serve them chocolate during their church services, until the bishops became so tired of the distraction that it was banned from churches altogether. Chocolate was solidified in the early 20th century by a man named Neuhaus. We were actually able to visit the Neuhaus chocolate shop in town and purchase some of our own- 2 Euro for a small bar. So expensive, but so good. The museum also featured a life sized chocolate Obama, as well as other chocolate sculptures. Just before exiting the museum we were able to watch a live demonstration of chocolate squares being made and a free sample, which was delicious. The town of Brugge had small chocolate shops around every corner, so I hope that whoever you are reading this for brings some home to you to enjoy!
Morgan
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