December 12, 2015. My very favorite Christmas activity in Olso is the Julemarked at the Norsk Folkemuseum (the Norwegian Folk Museum). Not only do you get to walk through ancient and incredibly adorable log-cabin homes from all over Norway, but you can watch folk dances, eat traditional holiday foods, attend a Christmas service in a 12th-century Medieval Stave Church, learn about local Jul customs, ride in a horse-drawn sleigh, and shop more than 100 stalls filled with hand-made woolens, antiques, toys, and decorations. Continue reading Norwegian Folk Museum Christmas Market
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Nürnberg, Medieval & More
Crown of the Holy Roman Emperor
Pretzels and beer at the Bratwursthausle in Nurnberg, Germany. Trying out the local cuisine is probably one of my favorite things about traveling.
Sipping Gluhwein
Printing & Engraving Demonstration at the Dürer House
Gerhard Richter Exhibition at the Neues Museum
The Feuerzangenbowle
December 22, 2014. We’re not done with Nürnberg yet, folks! In three days, we tried to squeeze in as much of the old city in as possible, but we definitely need to go back. We had only a few hours for a too-brief visit to the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) and its stunning grounds. Just taking in the magnificent views over the city from different vantage points requires at least an hour, then there’s the vast castle itself, the burgrave buildings, towers, stables, and so on … and on. You really need a full day to appreciate the enormity of the site. Continue reading Nürnberg, Medieval & More
Nürnberg’s Gospel Gothic
Frauenkirche Madonna
Advent Wreath at St. Lorenz
Pulpit at St. Lorenz
Prayer Candles
The Nativity at St. Lorenz
Self Portrait of Adam Kraft, the Sculptor of St. Lorenz’s Tabernacle.
The Annunciation, 1517, by Veit Stoss, at St. Lorenz
Pew Carving of WWI Soldier at St. Lorenz
Retable of Nativity at St. Lorenz
Lest you think we came only to eat, drink, and shop in Nürnberg (well okay, so that was our primary objective), we did do some sightseeing. Loads of amazing Gothic sites surround the market, including the fabulously ornate Goldener Brunnen fountain built in 1396 (spin the ring in the gate for good luck), and the brooding Frauenkirche (Our Lady’s Church), which has an enormous, gilded glockenspiel. Continue reading Nürnberg’s Gospel Gothic
The Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt
Horsedrawn Buggies
Glassblown Ornaments
Rausch Angels — “rausch” is the sound the wind makes in their wings.
Lebkuchen
More Lebkuchen
Marzipan
Wheat Ornaments
December 19, 2014. As usual when on vacation, we somehow ended up staying in the red light district. I guess it’s our penchant for wanting to spend as little as possible on a hotel. So when we found a great rate for the Holiday Inn not too far from the city center, we jumped on it without thought. (Actually, it was quite a comfy, clean place, and the flashing neon of the nearby strip joints blended right in with all the Christmas lights.) Continue reading The Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt
Holiday Festivities & Hobbits
December 15, 2014. Gotta say, moose are pretty tasty. One night after work, Matthew and I headed over to the Christmas Market on Karl Johan’s Gate for a bite to eat and a little shopping. Three moose burgers later, we decided we liked the stuff. Especially when you wash it down with a little gløgg — a mulled wine made with cloves and cinnamon, served warm with a helping of almonds and raisins. On a tight budget, the drink can easily serve as a meal that’ll sustain you all day. Continue reading Holiday Festivities & Hobbits
A Newbie in Norway 