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Smells like Cologne
... work miracles, and an altarpiece in the Chapel of the Virgin dating from 1442 and depicting the patron saint of Cologne. At the very back of the Cathedral is the Chapel of the Three Magi where the Shrine was paced in 1322. The Shrine is now across from the Chapel. There are also beautiful and intricate floor mosaics that date from the late 19th century. On our way out the side entrance we passed the miraculous picture of the Virgin (Schmuckmadonna), and ...
Snow , rain & 0 below
... surviving in this weather,and walk we do.
In total we have walked/ visited "seven!" xmas markets in Cologne,, the city has put on a magnificent show.. from the city centre..Cologne is located on both sides of the Rhine River... to the riverside markets.. the visit to this city of one million plus has delighted us...
No hotel accommodation for us tonite.. the overnite train to Prague awaits !! All aboard...
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Düsseldorfer Doofen
... German isn’t as good as I thought.
I was in the queue to get a wurst when the bloke in front of me spots my red and black Eintracht scarf. He jokingly asks how I snuck into the home end, and remarkably I am able to chat and banter with him. I thought my German was really good despite lack of practice, until he asks why I support Eintracht Frankfurt when I’m from Ireland. I answer that it’s because I have been to many ...
No more cakes for Del
A bit of a change of pace for our blog entries this time. For those of you who do not know, one week prior to leaving on our trip Del was diagnosed as having Celiac Disease. This means a gluton free diet forever. It is more than a mere fad diet or an intolerance - it must become a way of life.
Of course, this would mean a change for anyone but for someone leaving on a trip it has meant a lot ...
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 ...