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Smells like Cologne
... the nights we were there.
When we arrived in Cologne 4 hours later there was a ton of snow, and it just kept snowing very hard until about 9:00pm that night. A ton of people were using umbrellas for the snow, which Lisa and I thought was strange; as soon as we got out in the snow and realised how wet it was and how hard the wind was blowing we understood why. We took a cab from the train station to our hotel, Barcelo City Centre, where we unpacked, ...
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
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 ...