The Christmas market is a yearly festival that runs the month of December. It consists of a makeshift town square selling merchandise and food. It is located in the big square in front of the Ulmer Meunster. There is a huge Christmas tree approximately 50 yards from the doors of the church. A nativity scene is set up around the tree which features live sheep and donkeys.
After leaving the festival, I made it over to Mueller. It is one of the main shops near the hotel where I’m staying. It is set up similar to Dollar General Store where you can pick up household items such as laundry detergent or dish soap among other things. After dropping off the items I picked up, I then headed over to one of the markets, Norma, where I purchased some groceries. It wasn’t as difficult grocery shopping as I though it would be since most off the items show on the box what you’re buying ;-) However, there were a few surprises at the grocery store. First you had to “rent” a shopping cart. 
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remove the locked chain. Once you’ve completed your shopping and returned the cart, you’ll get your Euro back. And there was at this store than just groceries. If you need to cut those bratwurst down to size, you can always pick up this saw. ;-)
I get back to the hotel and unpack my groceries. Unfortunately the 6’er I bought is completely hot and need to cool down before enjoying. But never fear, in
Well, off to listen to the Florida vs. Alabama game. Go Gators!!
4 comments:
The Christmas scene and town look beautiful (cold but beautiful)! Love the beer vending machine - do they have one that dispenses vodka tonics?? :)
Hey sweetie, love your blog what a great idea to keep in touch with all your friends and family. I’m relieved to hear you have someone to help you get acquainted with things, I bet things are really different however it’s good to hear you’re off to a good start. Miss you already my friend maybe one day Lisa and I will get a wild hair and take a vacation to Germany. Take care of yourself and know you’re loved.
Vikki
Beer from a vending machine. How cool!! I love all the pictures, except the snow makes it look sooooo cold!
That was a pretty quaint looking Christmas market. FUN!!
Now the beer in a vending machine...that rocks! So, stupid question here, do they have absolutely NO age limit on beer buying or consuming there? I'm not up-to-date on my Germany beer rules. :-)
OH and I'm glad Florida beat 'Bama, BUT I am going to be a Big 12 homer and say GO OU! Even though OU isn't my team, I'm a Big 12 fan through and through. I hope this doesn't affect our friendship. ;-)
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