The Netherlands is my second home.

The Netherlands is my second home.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Guten tag and Merry Christmas from Deutschland

Way to go Germany, for giving me all the feels.
I love my international girls!
We stayed in Dusseldorf and did a day trip to Cologne.
It was my last overnight trip this go round,
it was our first and last trip with the five of us,
and the moment came when we had to say goodbye (actually, 'see you later') to our precious Sophie.

Although it was full of emotion, it was mostly joy!
Christmas markets are good at putting you in the Christmas spirit.
I got a good portion of my Christmas shopping done
(hopefully I can fit everything in my suitcase coming back).
We drank tons of Glühwein, ate too much bratwurst, and had a laugh over crepes. 
It was definitely a magical experience.
I don't know how I'm ever going to do Christmas again without going to Germany first!


I love these beauts!



silly Sophie


Marthar





translation:  "Welcome to the old town!"




massive cathedral in Cologne



cuties



my favorite angle of buildings



crazy stain glass



so cute



oober crowded





literally. so crowded


deer!



(twins)



lights <3




wood-burned art


see?!




cute log cabin



lonely christmas tree


giant gingerbread house


cause you're a sky, you're a (tree) full of stars...


we <3 bratwurst 


the whole gang


and a second one because we're beautiful 


cathedral shaped waffle


apparently I can't get enough of these two




what's funny is girls in angel costumes took these


but I think we can all agree we're the real angels here


Soph-bug


and another, just because I love her so


yes, we paid for this photo. but how could we resist?



these are not allowed in the States


because they come with a toy, which is not edible or safe according to the FDA


Well you guys, 
my semester abroad is soon coming to an end.
I have less than two weeks left in this second home of mine.
It's definitely a bittersweet feeling.
I can't wait to be home for the holidays and hug everyone,
but I know I will miss this lovely place so much.

But Europe has not seen the last of me!
I can assure you that.

xo


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