Jan 19, 2014
Heidenheim and Heidenheimer Weihnachtsmarkt
To enjoy a nice sunny Sunday, we decided to visit Heidenheim, about 60km north of Herrlingen. Fortunately for us that weekend was also the weekend of the Heidenheim's Weihnachtsmarkt!
We visited Schloß Hellenstein, walked around the center and then stopped for some comforting food and drinks in one of the weihnachtsmarkt stands.
Jan 11, 2014
Ulmer Weihnachtsmarkt
Christmas Markets are a big tradition in Germany and are held in many cities, towns or villages all over the country. Some last for almost a month while others last only for a few days or weekends.
Ulm's Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) is held at the Münsterplatz and starts at the end of November and ends a few days before Christmas.
The entire square is filled with little wooden houses that sell a little of everything, from Christmas tree decorations, wooden toys or lambskin shoes and clothing to chocolates and sweeties and typical German food and drinks.
As my school is right next to the square I was able to visit it during the week when there were no big crowds but on weekends it was full of people!
We went on a Friday but we didn't manage to stay there for long - though long enough for Mike to eat two wurst with bread and drink a mug of glühwein - because it was about -3° at 5 o'clock in the afternoon and too crowded.
We went back the following Saturday and properly enjoyed the markt, despite the snow that fell all morning!
Ulm's Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) is held at the Münsterplatz and starts at the end of November and ends a few days before Christmas.
The entire square is filled with little wooden houses that sell a little of everything, from Christmas tree decorations, wooden toys or lambskin shoes and clothing to chocolates and sweeties and typical German food and drinks.
As my school is right next to the square I was able to visit it during the week when there were no big crowds but on weekends it was full of people!
We went on a Friday but we didn't manage to stay there for long - though long enough for Mike to eat two wurst with bread and drink a mug of glühwein - because it was about -3° at 5 o'clock in the afternoon and too crowded.
We went back the following Saturday and properly enjoyed the markt, despite the snow that fell all morning!
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Dec 11, 2013
Afternoon snack time is...
Pancake and tea time in front of the tv!
Berries pie time.
Or my all time favourite - sushi time! (Any time of day could be sushi time, really!)
Nov 12, 2013
Walking about #2
For the November long weekend's walk we toured Blaustein's nordic walk trails. There are apparently two trails, one is 12 kms and the other is 4 kms. We did a little bit of both trails between Herrlingen and Weidach.
Actually, if we want to, in a five minute walk we're in the middle of the forest, with only nature's noises as company. I have to say that, so far, this is THE biggest reason why I love it her.
Even when I walk to the train station, to catch the train or bus to Ulm, there are days when all I hear is the crows and the wind. It actually makes it easier to bear the cold! (I'm already feeling like: "this is too cold and HOW AM I GOING TO GET THROUGH WINTER!!")
Actually, if we want to, in a five minute walk we're in the middle of the forest, with only nature's noises as company. I have to say that, so far, this is THE biggest reason why I love it her.
Even when I walk to the train station, to catch the train or bus to Ulm, there are days when all I hear is the crows and the wind. It actually makes it easier to bear the cold! (I'm already feeling like: "this is too cold and HOW AM I GOING TO GET THROUGH WINTER!!")
Nov 6, 2013
Walking about #1
We have started going for walks every weekend. We wait for the rain to stop and then we walk about Herrlingen or Blaustein.
Two weekends ago we decided to see how long it takes to get to the Science Park, where Michael works.
Two weekends ago we decided to see how long it takes to get to the Science Park, where Michael works.
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