Dresden was our first stop on our honeymoon. We chose Dresden because of its history and its well-regarded Christmas markets. And, it was only a short train trip to our next stop, Prague. Because it was the first weekend of advent, it was a busy weekend in Dresden when we arrived. Luckily we'd been able to get a good hotel in Neustadt, or New City, which is actually older than the "Old City," which is still being rebuilt after the firebombing in WWII.
Our hotel room was enormous -- not pictured was the kitchenette, foyer, and bathroom. Jim looks tiny and far away.
The room had a great balcony overlooking a courtyard with a view of Martin Luther Cathedral. The hotel had a great breakfast buffet in a shared area adjacent to the courtyard. (Just don't try the stinky cheese.) This is basically the only day of our entire honeymoon without snow.
A view of the Altstadt "Old City" across the Elbe including the Frauenkirche recently rebuilt after its destruction during the American and British firebombing of the city in 1945.
The cross on top of the Cathedral was found in the rubble a few years ago when reconstruction was begun.
The happy newlyweds in front of the frauenkirche after enjoying a tasty handbratten (see below).
Our first night, we had dinner and explored the several Christmas markets right next to the Frauenkirche. In all, we visited six different Christmas markets in Dresden. Above is a large German Christmas pyramid. Most of Dresden's markets had some kind of big installation like this.
The biggest Christmas market in Dresden was the one we discovered last. It was enormous. Hundreds of stalls and filling a large Altstadt square.
The biggest market was also only a few blocks from the Frauenkirche, and featured one of the tallest pyramids in the world.
Jim sampling some Gluhwein at the main market. Nothing like warming up after lunch with a hot spiced wine....
Our very favorite German food find (up there for favorite food of the whole trip): handbratten - fresh baked bread stuffed with thick gooey cheese studded with ham. Topped off with sour cream and chives.
Jim, thankful for handbratten.
Later on, we sampled half meter brats (it's folded up inside the long roll.) Jim ordered one for each of us. Kris and the vendor both looked at him shocked. Our assumption was that we would split it. But Jim wanted to eat a whole half meter of brat by himself. With senf (spicy mustard) of course.
Kris, bursting at the seams, with her half meter of deliciousness.
Our hotel room was enormous -- not pictured was the kitchenette, foyer, and bathroom. Jim looks tiny and far away.
The room had a great balcony overlooking a courtyard with a view of Martin Luther Cathedral. The hotel had a great breakfast buffet in a shared area adjacent to the courtyard. (Just don't try the stinky cheese.) This is basically the only day of our entire honeymoon without snow.A view of the Altstadt "Old City" across the Elbe including the Frauenkirche recently rebuilt after its destruction during the American and British firebombing of the city in 1945.The cross on top of the Cathedral was found in the rubble a few years ago when reconstruction was begun.The happy newlyweds in front of the frauenkirche after enjoying a tasty handbratten (see below).Our first night, we had dinner and explored the several Christmas markets right next to the Frauenkirche. In all, we visited six different Christmas markets in Dresden. Above is a large German Christmas pyramid. Most of Dresden's markets had some kind of big installation like this.The biggest Christmas market in Dresden was the one we discovered last. It was enormous. Hundreds of stalls and filling a large Altstadt square.The biggest market was also only a few blocks from the Frauenkirche, and featured one of the tallest pyramids in the world.Jim sampling some Gluhwein at the main market. Nothing like warming up after lunch with a hot spiced wine....Our very favorite German food find (up there for favorite food of the whole trip): handbratten - fresh baked bread stuffed with thick gooey cheese studded with ham. Topped off with sour cream and chives. Jim, thankful for handbratten.Later on, we sampled half meter brats (it's folded up inside the long roll.) Jim ordered one for each of us. Kris and the vendor both looked at him shocked. Our assumption was that we would split it. But Jim wanted to eat a whole half meter of brat by himself. With senf (spicy mustard) of course.Kris, bursting at the seams, with her half meter of deliciousness.
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