We decided that Amsterdam just wasn't into the Christmas spirit and heard they know how to celebrate in Germany. We decided to load up the car with the family and head off for a 5 hour round trip drive to Dusseldorf. We called Che and Wendy and they said they would meet us. God bless them. They made the drive with their 2 month old girl. They are brave and up for almost anything.
The rumors are true. The streets are decorated with lights and Christmas images. There are markets set up where there is food, wine, beer, sausages, ornaments, and all kinds of Christmas nick-naks. Abigail ate a one foot long bratwurst (her first ever) and we all had roasted chestnuts. There are Christmas carolers singing in English and in German. It did put you in the Christmas mood. We ended the evening with some large beers and a heart attack on a plate. There was more sauerkraut on the plate then most people eat in a year. It was great and on that note we called it a night. Next year we are going to go earlier in the season.
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