Metropol Hotel Dusseldorf
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Smells like Cologne
... headed back out. Our hotel is right by a square called Rudolfplatz, which we thought was appropriate given that there was a Christmas market right there. Behind it was a weird but pretty gate with turrets on either side. We went to the Christmas market at Rudolfplatz for a schnitzel sandwich and a Gluhwein for a late lunch
We had an interesting (read highly confusing) trip to Old Town. We went to the U-Bahn station that was close by, and saw that we had to ...
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
... 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
... 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 ...
Dusseldorf to Hamburg.
Left Frankfurt with a thick icy fog coming down and minus six degrees. Caught the train to Dusseldorf - only ninety minutes up the track. The train system in Europe is superb. The trains leave on time, and are so comfortable to sit back and relax in. The added bonus is that you get to see some of the countryside as you go.
We had an interesting start to our time in Dusseldorf. As we are only staying for one night we had chosen a hotel near to the ...