Koln Germany (Christmas Markets)

In the middle of December, Linda and I traveled to Dusseldorf and Koln (Cologne) Germany. On one of our other adventures, we had heard about the Christmas markets in Germany.  Wow, 7 markets just in Koln.  Yes, it was cold and we had to thaw out several times, but it was a lot of fun.  We heard from others, you can take a cruise down the Rhine river to visit all the Christmas markets.  We might have to try that some time.  Now for our English word, a nappy is a diaper. What is a brolly?  Hint, you can't live without one.  Now the pictures

The cathederal in Koln.

My favorite fountain.  It is a chocolate fountain in the chocolate musuem in Koln.

The floating Christmas market

And yes, we found blooming flowers even though it was around freezing the whole time we were there.

One of the open Christmas markets in Koln.

A view from inside our hotel.

A view from our hotel room.

Our hotel room in Koln.

TSYS Christmas Party

Here is the company Christmas Party.  It is much nicer than the one in the States.

Christmas Tree right outside the Queens Hotel.  We had our Christmas party at the Queens Hotel in Leeds.

There were about 300 people there.  We had a 3 course meal and a live band for dancing

England turkey and dressing.  We also had leeks with our meal.

One of our line managers, Steve Wilson.

Linda talking to Beth.  Beth is one of our PA's, secretary in the States.

Our table before we started eating.

Snowing in Harrogate

Hello again, it is Christmas day in Colorado.  We are here for a week before we head back to England.  It has been great to see all of our friends and co-workers.  Sorry it has been a while since I posted, but things have been rather busy.  You know how it is around Christmas.  Since our last post, it has snowed in Harrogate.  Here are some pictures outside our flat.  Based upon what my colleagues told us, I worked from home that day.  One of my colleagues told me her commute normally takes about 20 minutes, that day it took 2 1/2 hours.  I am glad I stay home to work.  Snow over there almost shuts the city down.