Christmas Markets

The recurring theme that everyone shared with us before we arrived in Germany (at least from those who lived here previously) was that the Christmas season was amazing.
This post is dedicated to the three amazing Christmas Markets (Weinachtmarkt in German) we went to this year: Aachen, Trier and Dudeldorf.
Here are the images from Aachen:

Here’s Anna with our friend, Erin in the background. Both she and another friend, Liz joined us for the day of shopping. Actually, Liz drove, so I guess we accompanied her. Thanks Liz! 🙂

Making Belgian waffles (fitting since Belgium is just a stones throw away from Aachen).


Seems that police officers all over the world enjoy a hot cup of Starbucks coffee.


These are from the Dudeldorf Market.


This is a very typical bakery we popped into for a little warmth and some breakfast.

This gate is also has the historical significance as a quasi-landmark of WWII. As Gen Patton’s tanks rolled in, they got caught in this gate. The tanks gouged large grooves into the gate. If you look closely, you can still see them.

Here are the images from the Trier Christmas Market. It was the prettiest of the three. Of course, that may also be because it was night.



Here are our friends Jose and Diana.


Anna and Margaret are enjoying a Christmas delicacy. A sort of dumpling with vanilla and fruit sauce. It was very yummy.


So, those are just a few to give you all a taste of the incredible markets.
Until the next adventure (or trip). 🙂
–Jim