Thursday, December 16, 2010

Torture, Medieval Style…

On Sunday the 6th, we headed to the Weihnachtsmarkt in Esslingen am Neckar, close to Stuttgart. Our friends Chris and Heather had been before and made the trip with us. Although it was a great idea on paper, it turned out to be a bit of a whipping by the time all was said and done.IMG_4153 (679x1024)The city is absolutely gorgeous and the medieval market is huge and elaborate. IMG_4195 (683x1024)However, it seemed that everyone in southwest Germany was eager to see it as well. It was packed!IMG_4164 (1024x683)IMG_4204 (1024x683)Add a little cold rain and you’ve got the recipe for a less than ideal Christmas market experience. Since I had to drive back, I couldn’t even take the edge off with a little Glühwein, which was being served in interesting little earthenware (?) cups.IMG_4170 (1024x683)IMG_4174 (1024x682)On the upside, there was a section that was dedicated mostly to kids, with a Ferris wheel and a shop where the little ones could make candles. I shot a little video from the street above.

I can’t wait to go back in better weather to see the city, which boasts an old city wall and a lot of gorgeous architecture.

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