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Nürnberg’s Gospel Gothic

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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
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In front of the Frauenkirche. The glockenspiel is right below the blue clockface.

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 →

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Holiday Festivities & Hobbits

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“Elg” is Norwegian for “moose.”

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 →