To get in the spirit I thought I would let you in on some of the festivals we have already had the privilege of taking part in this fall!
- In case you forgot, Germans take time to celebrate everything. Once fall hits you can find a festival somewhere near you EVERY SINGLE WEEKEND! Next to Christmas markets this has to be one of my favorite things about living here and something that I will surely miss. No matter the size of the town or festival you head to you will find some of the best food, fun, and fellowship around
- Each festival has a theme. Although generally the theme has to do with celebrating some kind of food or drink they also have fests to celebrate people and things. We have attended festivals for everything from pumpkins to ash (yes...a festival to celebrate the burning of wood!)
- Most festivals are usually kicked off with a parade and include some kind of live music and bazaar shopping!
Speyer Pretzel festival! This was a new festival for us this year and if we were staying longer wouldn't be our last. I am pretty sure that this festival was made for Landon! Not only did he LOVE the pretzels (one of his favorite treats!) he also found a new love....for the rides!
Wittlich swine festival! We have now been to this festival 3 times as it is one of Nate's favorites...and it is easy to see why! Each year this little village roasts hundreds of pig and makes sandwiches right from the spit (not exactly my cup of tea, but for my meat eater it is heaven!). Pork sandwiches are not the only things on the menu though...how bout a cheese bratwurst wrapped in bacon? Now doesn't that sound like heaven!
Bad Durkheim wine festival: biggest wine fest in the WORLD! Now I know what most of you are thinking....a wine festival, you pay for a little wine glass and spend you time in lines waiting to get a sip of the good stuff at each booth. Germany does things a little differently..... Each vender has their own glasses decorated exclusively for the event (which you can keep if you are willing to forgo a 2 euro deposit...which we have several times). When I say glass I am not talking about a traditional American wine glass...I am talking about a half liter cup. This means that after 2 "tastings" you have almost had an entire bottle of wine all to yourself! Now, if you are someone who knows what they like feel free to buy a bottle and carry on! For those who are looking to have fun but not tooo much...don't worry you can ask to have your wine mixed with carbonated water. When I first saw this I knew it was the option for me...however when they say mixed with water they mean 90% wine 10% water, not exactly what I was expecting but hey, what the heck!
And a half dozen little festivals in between!
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Looks like you are having fun! Also looks like Landon is ready to have his cup filled up! Hope you have a great, safe time in Garmisch! Miss you guys, and we are ready to have you closer, but glad you are taking advantage of all Germany and Europe have to offer! Love you more!
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