Jess T'giving Visit to Germany

Hamburg & Bremen, Germany Jess arrived for thankgiving weekend on Wed. morning and off we flew on thursday up to Hamburg. We arrived just in time for a delicious breakfast in the heart of Hamburg. Now Hamburg is Germany's largest port city. We walked all day and did a little bit of shopping.
Below is a shot of the Christmas Market(Weihnachtsmarkt). Everything is lit up like a christmas tree.

I think that this is my most favorite time of the year here in Germany.

We meandered around and stopped and had a Gluwein (hot moldwine) before dinner.

Jess insisted I take a shot of this coffee shop which we found throughout all of Hamburg. Need I say anymore! Ha Ha

We searched high and low for this delightful sushi restaurant... It was perfect!!

We headed out early the next morning and really enjoyed the city.

Some shots of moving through the city.

We went into this cool installation which explained all of the plans proposed on the waterfront

The building itself was pretty cool.

Christmas market during the day.

A few more shots from the city of Hamburg.

We arrived in Bremen just in time for lunch to join Melinda. Jess and Melinda met over in New Zealand for their semester abroad last year. she was a doll and showed us around Bremen. What an enchanting little village! This was a shot from off a bridge on the way to the city center.

Of course, the Wiehnachsmarkt (Christmas market with all of the homemade goods.)was also going on in the city of Bremen.

Jess and Melinda stopping to turn for the photo below...:)

The sweets were endless in this market and so many beautiful handmade items. Just enjoying Melinda's company and this charming little city.

Had to take this shot, because this group of tourists reminded the girls of their travels back in NZ. Loads of laughter.

These are some photos on our way down to the Weser river, which runs along this town.

This is the Rathaus (townhall), erected in 1410. This city was known as the "Rome of the North" during its early history (being given this name by Charlemagne in 787) it was used as a base for Christianizing Scandinavia. Spectacular architecture! i was in heaven.

An absolutely beautiful building. Enjoy the video below.

This beautiful church was a jewel in the town center.

Down by the river. It was quite cold that day, but we still enjoyed the day.

We came across this unique market along the river's edge. Everyone was dressed like the Romans.

We picked up a couple of nice gifts as we moved along....

Thought this was a neat architectural piece, which was all hand built, just for this Christmas market.

Heading back to the train for Hamburg...

Jess checking out the Honig. Delicious honey in all different flavors.

I think that this was one of my top towns in Germany! So glad Jess had connected with Melinda.

Exterior of the train station.

Back in Bonn with Dad. Hit the Christmas Market for some Glue-Wine!

Loads of fun and really enjoyed the Bratwurst for the last time.

Then on for a beer at our favorite spot, Paulaner.
They have the best kolsh in all of Bonn!

Another awesome visit with Jess. We are so glad that she managed to come over one last time to our little city of Bonn, Germany.

On to Egypt.............