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Christmas – Around the World
Merry Christmas from Something to Ponder About - Here are a few snippets of Christmas past spent in various parts of the World. The spirit remains strong and the family connections, despite whatever corner of our globe we live in. May your Christmas be Merry and Bright! Glædelig jul - Christmas in Denmark God jul … Continue reading Christmas – Around the World
Finding Heine and Treasures in Berlin
"We don't catch hold of an idea, rather the idea catches hold of us and enslaves us and whips us in to the arena so that we, forced to be gladiators fight for it." - Heinrich Heine 1797 - 1858 So says the inscription on the statue of German Poet, Journalist and literary critic, Heinrich … Continue reading Finding Heine and Treasures in Berlin
Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected
On my travels, I discovered Peter Parker lurking around in Offenbach, outside of Frankfurt, Germany. Something I pondered about in Offenbach. More here: Related Posts: http://hollyedejer.wordpress.com/2013/11/22/weekly-photo-challenge-unexpected/#comment-230 http://windagainstcurrent.com/2013/11/22/weekly-photo-challenge-unexpected/
Gubin/Guben
Not far from Sulechow, Zielona Gora.
Part 5 – Euro Scandi Odyssey – Rothenburg Travelogue
A Munching we go… To Munich aka Munchen via Rothenburg
Today's highlight started with a pleasant drive along the Romantic road's Autobahn to Rothenburg:
the enchanted walled medieval city in South- Eastern Germany . Thankfully, this city was untouched during the war, and a Xmas market is found here from the first weekend of Advent onwards, a.k.a. four weekends before December 24. The atmosphere in the markets and city is magical, enchanting, and quite wonderful, even without any snow.
Part 4 – Euro Scandi Odyssey – Offenbach and Frankfurt Christmas markets
Sunny tending to Overcast was the weather prediction and it was about 2 degrees when we set out to explore Offenbach proper. We walked northward, or at least we thought it was northward and happened upon a farmer's market, where we found a plethora of advent wreaths and candles. Little did we know that seeing this was going to be a common occurrence in the weeks to come.
Our breakfast had been huge: Smoked salmon, herring/ cheese/and chocolate banana muesli. I could get very used to that!!! Delicious mouth watering pastries/cake/fruit as wellas hot dishes and the most scrumptious pretzel buns. My new favourite food!!
Traditional Glühwein (Mulled Wine)
I have added this posting here so I can refer to it next Christmas. Great research on the recipe.
Visit Germany at this time of year, particularly the Rheinland, and you’re likely to run into one of the world famous German markets. Of course, they do visit Britain and other places, but the experience isn’t quite the same! At said market, you’ll encounter all manner of German sausage, bratwurst, and sweet breads such as Stollen. However, there is one other commodity that no German market would be complete without; glühwein, or mulled wine. Indeed, one of the most satisfying characteristics of the German markets is witnessing hoards of people shuffling about in their winter attire, sipping at the rim of a piping hot cup of glühwein (mulled wine). If it’s that feeling you’re after then you need look no further, for you have found just the recipe!
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