Germany 2006 Pictures.  In no particular order

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Part of the Christmas market fun is the rides.  They're much more extravagant than the equal rides in the states. 
More of a visual experience.

Nutcrackers and Rauchermen (put incense cones in them and they smoke!

Here's Carsten Pohlmann, a student in Crookston in 00-01.  He's studying to be a scientist in Dresden.

The giant ferris wheel dwarfs the vending booths at the entrance to this  market at Alexander Platz

Proof positive that I was there

Every market is framed by a giant Tannenbaum (Christmas Tree)

Holding cups of Gluvine and the camera all at once.

It's Really Tall!

All of this taking place in the shadow of the Berlin Dom! 

Now That's a BBQ Grill!  Lots of 1/2 meter long Sausages.

More to come