More Christmas Markets

We went to Freiburg, Germany for the Christmas markets again this year. Freiburg was one that we enjoyed much last year. This year, it was just as enjoyable. As the intro photo shows, there were lots of pretty ornaments for sale.There were also very tasty sausages to be had.And the Gluhwein is easy to find and easier to enjoy. (Gluhwein = warm spiced wine. Also known as Vin Chaud in France.) On a cold day, the hot spiced wine opens up all your breathing machinery. In Germany, they will even supplement the medicinal value with a shot of rum or amaretto, if you ask.Some of the booths sell antique Christmas ornaments. These remind me of the ornaments that used to hang on the tree in my Grandmother Hertel's house.

It is the sights and sounds and smells and tastes that make the Christmas Markets most enjoyable. I could share a bunch more photo's, but in the absence of the smell and taste these photos would be pretty meaningless. So, we leave you with one last photo of the gateway to enter the Weihnachtmarkt...the Freiburg Christmas Market.