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Smells like Cologne
... rods that are hung to indicate how long the current Archbishop has been sitting.
After the Cathedral, it was getting dark and still blowing snow, so we stopped in Starbucks for a warm drink and snack before heading around the other side of the Cathedral to the “Weihnachtsmarkt am Kolner Dom” the Christmas market. We wandered to the centre where there was a 12-piece band (mostly wind instruments) playing Christmas songs. The announcer ...
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
... the airport and I get to the BA check-in desk. With less than 30 minutes before take-off, they could have easily said I was too late. But mercifully they let me on. Safe.
So there you have it. The lesson to be learnt from this saga is that not even German trains can be trusted to get you somewhere on time. It was a diarrhoea-inducing journey, yet for all that, I was actually vaguely proud of myself for the way my German was holding up. I ...
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 ...