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Smells like Cologne
... in extremely rapid German, and then say the name of the song in English, so at least we understood that! We stayed for a few songs, including Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Let it Snow. The stage was nicely set up with Christmas lights and Christmas trees, as well as Christmas lights strung overhead like a tent. There was a very serious security guard who was watching the crowed. It seemed unnecessary as both the band and the ...
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
... cynic like me can feel the spirit of Christmas percolating in the air as I sip mulled wine in the frosty evening whilst choirs singing carols echo in the distance and children skate in the ice rink.
This year I'm in Düsseldorf, the metropolis on the Rhein that is home to 600,000 (including the largest Japanese population – 11,000 – in Germany. Why they have chosen here rather than, say, Frankfurt or Munich is still unsolved ...
No more cakes for Del
... of information. One of the best things we have come across are some 'restaurant cards' which can be printed in lots of languages and given to waiters etc when dining out. We have these printed in German, French, Italian, Spanish and Maltese. So far, in Germany these are working for us - we have stayed at Holiday Inns and , when presented at breakfast they have gone out of their way to get gluton ...
Brussels , Cologne, and snow between!!
... of up to 30 minutes...that we are aware of.. special tourism maps and mini trains to make sure nothing is missed.
The sights are nothing short of spectacular.. night fall increases the magic of it all
With satisfied tummies after all the tastings offered.. enough oohs and ah's for the day...and a mulled wine with souvenir mug to keep. it is time to re- charge for the next day of Cologne's Christmas ...
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