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Esslinger Christmas Market, Germany
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope this post finds you happy and surrounded by your loved ones and friends. I must apologize but this post is going to be a short one. It is rare I am able to spend the holidays with my family and want to maximize my time with them as much as possible. So today I have decided to leave you with these beautiful pictures from the Weihnachtsmarkt (german for Christmas Market) in Esslinger, Germany. All over Europe thousands of people flock to these Christmas markets to buy presents, drink Gluwein (incredibly delicious hot mulled wine), and eat delicious bratwurst and goodies. Friends convene at night to share in the merriment and toast to the seasons festivities. This market is particularly fun because a part of it is done in medieval fashion. All the vendors dress up and music surrounds you as you take in the sights. It was a wonderful experience and I truly love how Europe, particularly Germany, celebrates the holidays. So please enjoy these pictures and happy holidays from Bound for Adventure!
Until next time, travel well and travel often!
~Maia
Great pictures Maia, I loved visiting Munich around Christmas. Just as long as you can stand the cold! What camera gear are you using for your travels?
Beautiful Maia!! I love it. I want to see this stuff, cannot wait to visit!!
Yes, Germany does Christmas Markets very well –some old ones that date back to the medieval times. And the rest of world is imitating them by hosting their own ie. Toronto, Vancouver of all places.
Hope you had some lovely German pastries –I mean the real traditional stuff. We were in southern Germany last year since my partner was born there and still has relatives there. We went to the farmers’ markets in some of the old city core areas which would give a flavour to visitors other times of the year.
Yea, I got some photos and stories in my blog. Cheers and Merry Christmas. Hope your life journey treats you well also, after you return to your home country. The world-wide travel is only …a small, but wonderful part of life’s journey.
Thank you for reminding me that it’s cold in some parts of the world. Your photos are incredible and they make me feel a little homesick for that “real” Christmasy feel!
P.S. I see you’re visiting my hometown of D.C. soon. Enjoy it!
Thanks for all the comments everyone!!! Europe really is amazing at Christmas. Oh and beatnomad…I am from DC as well!! Have a wonderful New years everyone!