Sunday, November 29, 2009

Christmas Lights and the (German) Christmas Markets...

Thursday 26th November 2009





The Christmas Lights on the main Princes Street of Edinburgh was lighted up today to mark the beginning of the Christmas Celebrations. There was a giant ferris-wheel and carousels as well as a skating ring being put up at the Princes Garden.

The German Christmas Market which had opened from 10 am in the morning had many stalls selling traditional Christmas items.

The lighting up of the main streets of Edinburgh was heralded by a display of fireworks over the Edinburgh Castle.















Pakdokter and company braved the cold evening to be at the market and met up with Raena' friend, Andreas and members of his family who had also come to attend Andreas's graduation at the Edinburgh University.





at the X'mas market with a mug of 'muldwein' each...
a warm wine with cinnamon and herbs ( a traditional X'mas drink)

As it was quite cold out in the open and the market was very very crowded, the group decided to adjourn to the nearby Dome Bar and Restaurant for a round of drinks.

the Dome at George Street...








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