Yes, this description could fit Germany in general--especially around Christmas time--but what I'm referring to is something a little more specific, a little more expensive, and unforgettably delicious--Germany's largest chocolate market! An international chocolate market to be exact, with booth after countless booth stocked full of every kind of chocolate bar and truffle you can imagine...and a few that I still don't know who
would imagine. White chocolate and sea salt? dark chocolate chili truffles? Anyway, the vast majority was mouthwatering and to my delight, nearly every table had a bowl or two of samples.
I went with three friends on Saturday night and by the time we got to the festival, the streets were already packed. Crowds shoved up behind those who'd made it right up to a booth and as soon as someone stepped back from their coveted position, another person would hurriedly step up to the glass. The crowded streets only added to the Christmas atmosphere though, and I thoroughly enjoyed navigating the crowds...but then again, I'd go Black Friday shopping every year if I could. :-)
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| You can't find a chocolate bar bigger than that! |
Aside from the chocolate for sale, there was a variety of chocolate sculptures, chocolate artwork, and even the world's largest chocolate bar--of which I got to eat a small piece :-) I also recognized American English being used on more than one occasion. I finally whispered to Eva that Americans are so easy to find because they are always so loud and she laughed. We both laughed even harder not five minutes later when we walked by a group of college students drawing attention to their noisy behavior.Their accent was unmistakable and I just looked at Eva, shook my head, and said, "Americans."
The evening was so much fun and just one of a million things I'm so happy I was able to experience in Germany.
Yes, this description could fit Germany in general--especially around Christmas time--but what I'm referring to is something a little more specific, a little more expensive, and unforgettably delicious--Germany's largest chocolate market! An international chocolate market to be exact, with booth after countless booth stocked full of every kind of chocolate bar and truffle you can imagine...and a few that I still don't know who would imagine. White chocolate and sea salt? dark chocolate chili truffles? Anyway, the vast majority was mouthwatering and to my delight, nearly every table had a bowl or two of samples. 
Great post!
ReplyDeleteI have come to the conclusion that it's not a particular nationality that is loud--it is TOURISTS. And I'm not sure they are so much louder than the general population, but they stand out because they are speaking a foreign language. If you walked down the street and heard an animated German conversation, you wouldn't think anything...but the American English stands out in Germany, just as a German conversation would stand out here in the U.S.
Hi Julianne,
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know this is the best book I have read in a long time.Everything is so interesting, funny, and full of information. Your wittiness (sp)shows so much joy. I am so glad you are having a wonderful time.
Grammy
That sounds totally wonderful, and I'm not even a big chocolate fan! You make me want to go to Germany!
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