After a good night's sleep and a nice breakfast with great coffee, we headed to Rothenburg on the A6 then A7. We wanted to get there quickly so that we could continue to Nurnberg for the opening of their market.
We arrived in Rothenburg in time for the first day of their Christmas market. It takes place in front of the Rathaus and winds down some back streets. It was decorated with a big tree in the square and smaller trees around the booths. Our first stop was for a bratwurst mit brotchen--yum!
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| Rothenburg ob der Tauber |
Returning to our car, we make our way back down the A7 to the A6. Unfortunately, the traffic, going past our exit and trying to find our way to the stadmitte (city center) delays our arrival and we miss the opening of the Nurnberg market.
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| Nurnberg Angel Over the Market |
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| Fountain at Nurnberg Market |
However, the crowds have diminished and it's a beautiful evening. With gluhwein in hand, we stroll the market. We each have another bratwurst sandwich, however, this one is with the famous Nurnberger bratwurst. I finish it off with a Nutella and Grand Marnier crepe. The market, with its lights and church as a backdrop is beautiful.
Marianne has a good friend, Eva, in Nurnberg and she has invited us to stay with her. We make our way to her house and celebrate our meeting with a glass of Sekt, German champagne. Marianne and Eva are good, longtime friends and enjoy re-acquainting. Matt, 15, also joins in the visit. Soon, we're all caught up and say "guten nacht".
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