Friday, November 27, 2009

Weihnachtsmaerkte/Christkindlmaerkte Pictures!

So here are some pictures from my spur of the moment decision to visit Bochum and Essen with the girls...enjoy!


At the entrance to the Bochum Weihnachtsmarkt


This brilliant spinny Christmas thingy...is also a bar. A BAR!


There was a flying Santa. He was on a cable, and stopped over the market to tell us the story of Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer. FYI - German version has angels instead of elves....


Bochum Weihnachtsmarkt


All I really wanted was sauerkraut...nice lady sold it to me for a euro. FANTASTISCH.


Emily was excited about her crepes. If you haven't realized it yet, there are a lot of food choices at these things.


Emily and her Pfannekuchen (pancakes...but fried.)


I tried a Dampfnudel. Big steamed bread/cake thing with vanilla sauce. Looks weird, tastes great.


Emily was excited about the size of the Essen Weihnachtsmarkt


At one of the Gluehwein stands, there were animatronic (SP?) people stirring the pot.


THE COKE TRUCKS WERE THERE! Sara was excited as I was...


"Nostalgic Toys" AWESOME.


Gluehwein!


Lights over the Weihnachtsmarkt in Essen

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