Travel Diary,
After countless hours of flying amongst the stars, I finally stepped out onto the beautiful cobbled steps of Germany! First stop;
Stuttgart! I began exploring the nearby streets near my hotel, and soon enough came across the Milaneo Shopping Centre. Having just spent a little too much at Duty Free, I decided to keep walking.
It was time to learn. Time to explore. I have one phrase that I can say well, and that is "Mein deutsch ist nicht sehr gut", meaning "My German isn't very good!"
As I walked through the local fruit market, I was in awe of the liveliness of the men and women who stood around selling. You can definitely feel the Christmas spirit here. I found incredibly ripe persimmons, called "Green Tomatoes" (
how strange, they're not even green..) that were double the size of Australian ones.
Milaneo Shopping Centre, Stuttgart
'Green Tomatoes' in Stuttgart
Next, I strolled down the road to visit the Famous German Christmas markets and tried some locally produced Rum and Gruhwein (hot red wine). On the way, I passed the train station and noticed the incredibly proud Mercedes-Benz logo spinning above. I stood in wonderment and of course, being a tourist, had to pause and take a photo. I mean where else would you see a giant Mercedes-Benz logo?
Stuttgart Train Station
From ginger bread houses, to Ferris wheels, to an ice skating rink; Germany definitely knows how to do Christmas.
They even have a life size train for kids to ride, how cute!
I would definitely implore any travelers around/in Germany to try this local delicacy! It has a warm and soothing taste! It was delicious!
Drinking Gluhwein and Rum with Daddy bear.
Next was an exclusive tour of the infamous Porsche Factory! I learnt all the secrets to the assembly of each part. It was incredible to learn about how the manufacturing and assembling is done by hand! That's 'by hand!' I guess that explains why the cars are retailed for over $770, 000 euros! I got to even drive one my future car! Well... it'll be in the very far future..
Later in the night, I ventured back to the markets to enjoy the much anticipated nightlife! It was packed with locals and foreigners, enjoying Gruhwein and dancing to the carols. I felt the Christmas spirit from the warmth and happiness of everyone around me.
Can't contain my happiness for this giant ginger bread cookie!
Sis and me at the Christmas Markets in Stuttgart
As I look out over this city, I am in complete wonderment as to what the next month will entail. Christmas in Europe. I don't think anything could be more perfect.
See you tomorrow, and stay beautiful!
Priscilla xo
Outfit details:
Maroon skivvy, United Colours of Benetton similar
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