Night at the museum

Wednesday evenings between 6-9pm, FREE admission

 

 

Interesting enough as part of the German tradition, Christmas is celebrated on the 24th rather than the 25th like most North Americans are used to. Typically, wieners and potato salad are served for dinner that evening followed by spending the rest of the evening unwrapping gift. The 25th you spend the day with 'family' where this Christmas, I was fortunate enough to be invited to spend it with Franz's lovely family. The 25th, often consist of eating goose. I would say, it is equivalent to a Canadian's turkey dinner.

Weather wise, Christmas in Dresden was very green and windy! Not the white Christmas I am used to but snow definitely did not take its time. Not so long after Christmas day, we got a heavy snowfall that is here to stay. It is starting to look more like Canada here.

No white Christmas BUT I'll take the snow as it comes even a day later.

For those who says, watch out for your belongings and scams while in Prague. You may have your heart stolen faster than anything else. I think I may have willingly left mines there in the heart of the city just for an excuse to come back. With the beautiful architectural designs from the ground up and every alleyway I walked through, I was in complete awe. The trip was way too short but sweet.

Who wouldn't want to sit for a coffee with the view of the city over your shoulder. & isn't this the cutest Starbucks café ever? My internal Starbucks addiction was itching to come out after a long hibernation since my move to Germany. The thought of a pumpkin spice latte almost had me weak to my knees... almost caved but I already had too many cups of coffee prior.

It is not an European country without a castle and cathedral ... so of course, had to make a stop to some of the well known landmarks. The Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral located on the opposite side of the old town square of Prague. Prague castle being one of the oldest and largest castle in the world. St. Vitus cathedral, a similar gothic architectural design as the Kölner Dom but not as big yet still breath-taking up close. 

Here are some pictures of beautiful architecture. In other words my 'future' flat... the big tall windows and beautiful door entrance, my ultimate dream of a home.

,lPrague, isn't it a but early for Christmas? & glühwein...

WOW is right, lady... this street art nailed it.

After many months of hearing about the promised land of Western Germany, I had to experience it and see it for myself. It was as if I entered a different country, rooftops changed in colour from bright orange to dark grey. People became more liberal and there were heaps of international people.

Maybe it was the weather, but Köln just looked a little dark and depressing. I really expected Köln to be a city as beautiful as Dresden but instead it was full of buildings of the 70s. Architectural wise, I was not impressed but fashion-wise, that is a whole different story. Everyone was so well dressed, definitely the European style I was anticipating for before my big move. Thumbs up for the party scene though! Köln people definitely knows how to party even if most of the time they are playing 'Schlager' music, which I do wish I understood more. For brief, it is basically top hits of German music. Everyone sings along and dance like crazy people... my cup of tea. After all, Köln is known for its fifth season, carnival season which commences Nov 11th @ 11am annually. Maybe I will join in the mayhem this year.

Oh, Düsseldorf. This city definitely has more of a charm to it. The most beautiful people I have ever seen are walking the streets of Düsseldorf along with its beautiful nature space right in the center of the city. It has a good mixture of the old and the new city. Exactly what I imagined the European lifestyle to be like. Thankfully, I am not living in this city though otherwise I will be one broke ass chick with all the shopping I will be doing. I should move here next!

Cutest little town otherwise known as Julia's hometown. Who is the one reason why I made my journey out to the west of Germany. In such a short time, she has been one of my best girlfriend here in Germany and now she is off to start her own adventure in Australia. I can not express how much I will miss you girl. Safe travels and I will see you in the future wherever we both are.