Bonn

Today we took the tram into Bonn from our village on the outskirts. The tram is nice and smooth and the station is only a couple blocks from our house. We just walk through our neighborhood, cross a road, and there it is. And from there it is only a 10 minute ride to the heart of Bonn.


The tram


Bonn street scene

We really enjoyed our afternoon in Bonn. The sun even showed itself! The train station is very central, and just a short walk away is the cathedral, which is a big, beautifully Romanesque structure. I like it a lot.


The Bonner Münster


Another view, with evening sun illuminating a golden mosaic over the door

Cologne gets all the glory in these parts so I didn't expect much of Bonn, but it is actually quite a historic city with some good old buildings. It was also the capital of West Germany and the birthplace of Beethoven.


Local lad Beethoven presides over the Christmas Market


View of the Münster with the Münsterplatz (cathedral square) on the right, which is hosting the Christmas Market

The Christmas market at Bonn was fabulous. We once again made a lunch of it, which works great since it's both cheap and filling. And an integral part of our cultural immersion, of course! I had more potato cakes with applesauce followed by a warm, soft pretzel. David had a sausage on a roll and some hot roasted almonds. It was all seriously delicious.


Good food at the Christmas market