Since the kids and I are leaving for the States so early, we thought we might end up missing Christmas market season in Europe. Then I found out that Dusseldorf and Aachen Christmas markets open really early. Aachen is closer so we opted for that one (with all the driving we've been doing I didn't want to put the kids in the car for any longer than necessary).
Each time we go to Aachen we seem to find something new. Last time we found a slide inside a toy store, this time we found a 3 story high slide right next to the parking garage we parked in (our normal garage was full so we tried a new one and it was cheaper plus had the slide at the exit). The best part is that the slide is right off the main pedestrian shopping area so in the future if one of us wants to shop the other can take the kids to the slide. Kherington even climbed up the stairs and went down all by herself after a couple runs with her daddy (Kevin did one run too).
If going to a Christmas market doesn't get you into the Christmas mood, I'm not sure what will. Lights, food, shopping, people and street performers...so much fun!
Last year we did the normal long bratwurst, so this year we went for the really long (aka half meter) bratwursts. While they are fun, I think I prefer the normal long ones. We also got a delicious crepe. This year we passed on the mushrooms (they are amazing, but at 4 euros a bowl they cost more than the bratwurst). We avoided the german cookies which have a black licorice flavor that ruins them for me. We also tried some apple cidar. It was apple/strawberry and was also way expensive plus I didn't care for the taste. Live and learn :).
Kherington sweet talked her daddy in to not one but two rides on the carousel. She is funny. She LOVES riding them, but as soon as it starts moving she gets a frown on her face like she doesn't want you to know that she likes the ride. Then when it stops she begs for more.
Each of the booths is filled with different gift type products including leather goods, stuffed animals, wood work, ornaments, cookies and more. It is fun to see what everyone is selling, but I don't typically buy anything.
I can't wait to try out more Christmas markets in the years to come :).
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