Hotel Grosser Kurfurst
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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
... 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
... mildly eye-opening, for instance did you know that Elvis evidently learnt karate from a taekwondo school? There are certificates to prove it.
The walk from Altstadt to the Rheinturm (Rhein Tower) along the banks of the Rhein would probably make for a pleasant stroll on a warm summers evening. Not so much at the start of December it isn’t though. The panoramic views atop the 240m high tower are predictably splendid. I could have stayed ...
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 ...