Being in Germany over the winter time has both its advantageous and disadvantages, right up there with really cold (and Im talking snow, sub-zero temperatures cold), is the best thing about winter here, a white Christmas. So as in the usual spirit, stores all around Germany start decorating a month before, with some of the most eloborate displays I have seen, and each little town hosts a weihnachtsmarkt, translated into Christmas Market. Each town, being in competition for the same christmas shopper, tries to be more unique than the next. Frankly, all the markets are the same, all selling the usual assortment of decorations, gluhwein(heated wine) , Bratwurst (it just wouldnt be German without it) and candles. But I think that the little town of Esslingen succeeds at being most unique.
The Middle Ages market is a must see, where else in the world would you find people dressed up like the middle adges, swords included. You can find anything from from traditional blacksmiths to basket weavers. Esslingen goes all out to make the market as authentic as possible and looking around I wonder, why would you want to be transported back to time where there was no running water, flushing tiolets, and savages about in the forest...not to mention central heating? Its a cute market none the less, and a good way to spend a saturday afternoon.
The Middle Ages market is a must see, where else in the world would you find people dressed up like the middle adges, swords included. You can find anything from from traditional blacksmiths to basket weavers. Esslingen goes all out to make the market as authentic as possible and looking around I wonder, why would you want to be transported back to time where there was no running water, flushing tiolets, and savages about in the forest...not to mention central heating? Its a cute market none the less, and a good way to spend a saturday afternoon.
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