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Smells like Cologne
... and cold inside. On a side note, the signs on the door made it clear that no balloons were allowed inside the Cathedral. It was so busy with tourists and so full of art that it seemed more like a museum than a church in a lot of ways. Some of the highlights were the Altar of Agilolphus, created in Antwerp in 1520, and the statue of St. Christopher dating from 1470. There was also a statue called the “Milan Madonna” dating to about 1290, which is ...
Snow , rain & 0 below
... later this day we are able to wander back through several areas by using it's tower as our landmark..
Inside the cathedral is amazing..the height of it's ceiling is amazing.. the organ pipes up so high would create such a presence. The stain glass windows are brilliant.. so many different designs telling their own part of history.
A brisk walk through the surrounding Cathedral xmas markets and we head up ...
Düsseldorfer Doofen
... of sausages. But worryingly how there was no sign of Nürnberger Lebkuchen, the traditional Christmas gingerbreads.
I first met Michaela in Berlin at the World Cup six years ago and I’ve stayed in touch with here ever since, despite her being a Manchester United fan. She now lives and works in Düsseldorf so it was a no-brainer to see her on this visit. Michaela assisted in my increasingly fraught search for gingerbread across the ...
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 ...