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Smells like Cologne
We had another early start for our train, which left Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 8:50am. We got some Starbucks coffees, a pastry and some weird yogurt and fruit cups which had things like starfruit, pineapple and melon in them. Lisa had waited with our bags at the end of the platform that was supposed to be for first class, but just as I was heading up with our food the train was approaching and they made an announcement that the first class cars were on the other end ...
Snow , rain & 0 below
Welcome to Cologne the receptionist said.. the forecast is for rain, snow and -1 degree...guess that is what German winters are about.
Rugged up we venture out of doors and find it suprisly crisp cool but not bitterly cold or unpleasant. Umbrellas are up, and we join the groups wandering around the Cologne Cathedral. Being a Monday it allows us the room and less crowds to view this gigantic church that towers above all ...
Düsseldorfer Doofen
... t understand every word, but I could comprehend enough not to have to resort to English to find out what was happening. I take the philosophical view that if you come out of it alive and no one was hurt, the worst things that happen on holidays always make the best stories. Seeing old friends again was the only redeeming feature of an otherwise disastrous trip. Düsseldorf is a nice city, but how can it be a Christmas market if it doesn’t sell proper gingerbread? ...
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!!
... of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and is a World Heritage Site It is Germany's most visited landmark attracting an average of 20,000 people a day. It is 144.5 metres (474 ft) long, 86.5 m (284 ft) wide and its towers are approximately 157 m (515 ft) tall. The cathedral is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe.
With the Xmas Markets also in the surrounding square,I think 30,000 people ...