13 Dec - We had our first snow of the year and decided to visit the Mannheim Christmas Market. We decided to ride the train for the hour trip through the hills between us and wine country. It was a very nice train ride but cold. By the time we crossed the Rhine River, there was no snow to be seen.
The Market is very nice and huge!! approximately 200 booths selling ornaments, candy, food, spiced wine, food, jewelry, etc. There are rides for the small kids and alot of food :) We had a crepe, bratwurst, and a pork dish with sour cream and curry - VERY GOOD. It started to snow while we were there. I had a saumagen samdwich. Saumagen is a local dish that is sort of a meatloaf/sausage/spam with veggies and spices. REALLY good. There was a booth selling Moroccan pastries so we had Jamie speak Arabic to him and did a very good job!! The pasteries were good and the green mint tea - hot and excellent !!
Candy Stand
Jamie and Kim - Let is Snow!!
Schneeball (Snowball) Stand - EXCELENT
Jamie enjoying a cherry pastry!!
Enjoying the scenery on the train ride thru the snowy hills!!
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