First of all; meet my new duck:
He's a pilot and he has joined the traveling team last Saturday. He's a German duck who, as it turns out, is not able to squeak like other rubber ducks (he's a duck of little words). But al least he looks cute in pictures, and that's what really matters.
So back t Germany, Trier to be exact. This is a city I visit a lot. It's close to Luxembourg, things are cheaper there and you always feel like you had a day out when you go there. It's often my alternative for when I want to go on a trip in the weekend but did not really plan ahead.
Trier is the oldest city of Germany (at least, so I've been told). It has a lot of pretty looking buildings in the city centre, some like giant doll houses. And in just a short walk, you can reach the Moselle river or the vineyards (photo's are stuck on my old laptop that does not want to start anymore).
A walk into the other direction brings you to some beautiful gardens and the old Roman amphitheatre. This place is really cool. You can walk through the underground tunnels but also into the arena itself. When you speak out loud in the middle of the theatre, it sounds loud as if you were using a microphone. Very convenient when you lose your friends. In the summer, you can do guided tours with a guide that is dressed like a gladiator (=almost naked man).
Next to a touristic visit, Trier is a good shopping destination (at least for people living in Luxembourg). There are many shops available and a large number of bars and restaurants to take a break and rest a bit.
Also, there seem to be a lot of events going on in Trier. During the summer there were DJs playing at the river where people have BBQs and hang out when the weather is nice. One time when I was visiting there was a free open air festival with some really nice bands. Also, the big mall always has something to do inside. Around Easter there eggs beings hatched (baby chicks, so cute!) and last week there was a exhibition about reptiles (these were real) and dinosaurs.
My duck almost got taken (ducknapped?) by a little kid when I was trying to take this picture. My friend thought that was pretty hilarious. Maybe I should have chosen a photo bombing item that looks less like a toy.
Speaking about the events of Trier; one of my favourite events is coming up: The Christmas Market. I don't know why I like the market in Trier more that other Christmas markets, but I kind of do. Everything looks extra cute when it's dark and there are lights all around.
Plus it's the only place where I have ever eaten one of these things:
It tastes so much better than it looks! And it goes very well with some Glühwein. Next to that there are many other nice foods and drinks at the market, which you can all consume accompanied by some nice Christmasey music (I love Christmas music, but I only allow myself to play it in December to avoid annoying other people). Because of the bad weather all of August, I feel like December is really close already (I was contemplating getting my winter clothes out this weekend), but my beloved Christmas market is still a while away.
In the meantime I will probably (ok, surely, one visit is already planned) pay Trier a non-Christmas market visit it well.
And luckily I also planned some more exciting trips for myself. I am very excited to go to Porto just two short weeks from now. Can't wait!
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