Nuremburg

Sunday afternoon we arrive into Nuremburg. This is a very large city. We must board a bus to get into the old city. What a site. There is an ancient castle / fortress surrounded by a medieval wall which seems to go on for miles. This fortress was quite an architectural marvel. Many vantage points for protecting the castle and it's inhabitants from intruders. We followed the narrow cobbled streets along to the old square to visit the Nuremburg Christmas Markets. This is the largest one we have seen with rows and rows of red and white stiped awnings filling the square. Sipping Gluhwein and eating tasty gingerbread seems to be a tradition here. Both are wonderful. A live band plays Christmas carols in front of the magnificent ancient cathedral. Shop keepers are happy with the turn out. It's Sunday, family day and many of the locals are here taking in the sights and sounds. The crowded aisles are packed with on lookers and shoppers.