While we spent some time at the Christmas market both yesterday and the day before, we really only visited one of many small markets around Heidelberg, and since today is the last day they’re open, we set out to visit a few of the other {further away} ones today. Getting all the way down to the furthest one definitely took a little bit of strategic planning since it’s nearly 3 kilometres from our flat and we chose to leave our stroller at home this trip, but Miss G’s been doing exceptionally well. Besides being carried or piggybacked by Brad for short bouts here or there, she’s walked everywhere we’ve gone with quite minimal complaints. The key? Lots of little pitstops on the way, plenty of {distracting} chat while walking, and setting out exciting destinations along the way as goals {the toy store, the carousel, the castle, etc.}
Here’s our day in photos…
A visit to the toy section of the large department store here where Miss G promptly fell in love with these giant polar animal stuffies.
Lunch.
Schneeballen. {Shortcrust pastry balls that are deep-fried and rolled in powdered sugar, chocolate, and other yummy toppings.}
A ‘leg break’ as Miss G calls them.
Christmas market number 1 of 3.
Hot glühwein for Mama and Papa…
Carousel ride for Miss G.
Cutie pie!
Christmas market number 2 of 3 equaled a train ride for Miss G.
Grae and the ‘princess castle’ {aka Schloss Heidelberg – see last year’s visit here}.
A rare photo with Mama = Miss G pulling out her very best silly face {even when visiting the Eiffel Tower}.
A miniature carousel {for the bargain price of 295 Euros!}
Sudden cold means that Miss G gets Mama’s big warm scarf and Mama gets to freeze.
Christmas market number 3 – the final one of the day…
And Gracen’s final carousel ride of the year!
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