Weihnachtsmarkt, or Christmas Market, began in Bern on Saturday 12/1. Jon and I walked into Bern, taking side streets just to see something different. We spent most of the day strolling through the Christmas Market in Romerplatz, the downtown stores, and the handcraft market by the cathedral. Booths in the Romerplatz were sturdily built with wood platforms, walls and roofs, rather permanent looking though they’ll only be there 3 weeks.
Now (Sunday) snow is falling softly but steadily. Our world is white again. This time many of the trees have finished dropping their leaves, so we’re looking out on a graceful tracery of branches, as we try to keep warm in this decidedly under-heated apartment. Hot chocolate almond milk, anyone?