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Smells like Cologne
... on the outside summarise the history of salvation from the beginning of the Old Testament to the return of Christ at the end of time. Because the relics drew a lot of prilgrims, between 1248 and 1265 a new Cathedral began to be built. It was the biggest in the world at the time and was modeled on the “modern” Gothic architecture of the French cathedrals. It has been completed and renovated in the centuries since.
The Cathedral was ...
Snow , rain & 0 below
... the Rudolfplatz xmas markets.. every xmas market has it's own theme, in it's decor, foods etc.. all distinctively different so one never tires looking at more & more xmas , foods, sights etc.
Being "zero"!! degrees at 12 noon, and a light snow falling !!.. a visit into some of the surrounding department stores to warm up and thaw out is required. Good old Starbucks saves the day many times.. Brisk walking is the ...
Düsseldorfer Doofen
Christmas market time again. As stated many times before, I always enjoy going to Germany at this time of year to take in a Weihnachtsmarkt (oh alright, and a Bundesliga match). Yes there are now Christmas markets all over Europe, in London even. But these are pale imitations to the authentic splendour you find in Germany. Where wooden huts are set up in the town square, selling all manner of handmade Christmas decorations, toys, clothes and food. Even ...
No more cakes for Del
... and rethinking of old habits.The first thing we did (after meeting with doctors and a dietician ) was to hit the internet to educate ourselves in the art of reading labels, in order to find out what could now be included in our meals. High teas (one of Del's favourite pastimes) seems to be out now as does her other favourite- the yum cha!
However, with an increased awareness of celiacs, there ...
Brussels , Cologne, and snow between!!
... today.What a Xmas market! Over 160 specially designed & decorated "cabins" featuring Christmas music, arts and crafts, toys, Christmas decorations and the scent of the Christmas bakeries creating a wonderful atmosphere. The aroma of mulled wine, hot chestnuts gingerbread and many tempting national dishes fills the air.
Inner Cologne not only has this Xmas market but another five .. all within ...
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- Room service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility