Christmas in Europe

It's Christmas! Germany is known for its Christmas markets... nearly every town has one.  Basically, each market has little huts set up that sell crafts, ornaments, and of course food and gluwein! Gluwein is a hot spiced wine... very yummy on a cold day! Our market here in Garmisch is pretty tiny, so last week, a few of us made a trip to Nurnberg... home of the biggest market in Germany! Sadly I forgot my camera, so no pics for now, until I get them from someone else. We also visited the Nazi Rally Grounds and enjoyed a latte or two from Starbucks... a nice treat!

 Garmisch all lit up!

One of the many Gluwein Stands

Sarah and I also went ice skating! Not as good as Forest Park, but we had so much fun! Glad I got in my favorite holiday activity even in Germany! 

The hotel is also all decorated for Christmas, with several huge trees.

Rach (my roommate/best friend) and I before she headed back to the States :(

This week, Chenea, Karlie, and I took a 3 day trip to Prague. Once we made it out of the parking lot (we could not figure out how to put the car in reverse! haha... crazy European cars!), we had such a fun trip! We saw the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and enjoyed staroceske-- a typical Christmas dessert (kind of tastes like an Antie Anne's cinnamon sugar pretzel!). We also visited the Jewish museum and cemetery (see below).

We took a little side trip to Kostnice-- a church decorated with bones of 40,000 people... creepy!!

Now it's back to work for the busy season. Lots of late nights, but hopefully I'll find some time to get a little skiing in too!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas... wishing I was there to celebrate with all of you!