In my last post I blogged about our trip to Innsbruck to visit their popular Christmas market. Well yesterday, we went to the largest one in Italy. It was located in Bolzano, and was only a two hour drive from our house. We went with two other families that we have become close to while living here in Italy. In total, there were 6 adults and 6 kids {all boys 4 and under}. They all behaved really well, so that made it easy for us parents.We all made sure to bundle up and wear lots of layers because it was cold {like in the 30's}. Aaron was smart and packed us hot cocoa in a thermos, plus we drank mulled wine to keep us warm.
A small ice skating rink was in the center of this little park.
*The reason for the season.*
There were so many booths {I think I read somewhere around 80} all
selling handcrafted or homemade items ranging from ornaments, wooden
sculptures, honey, pastries, and jewelry. I am sure going to miss the smells of the food and sounds of the carolers at these traditional Christmas markets when we move back to the states.
We were all ready for a snack when we arrived, so fresh pretzels for everyone, beer for the guys, and mulled wine for the girls it was. After getting our snacks, we followed the crowds into back streets and saw other smaller markets in the city.
The one thing Aaron looks forward to when we go to markets.
I will never get tired of photographing the colorful buildings in this country.
Connor doing a little shopping.
Aaron still can't believe how much he paid for this cookie.
Watching the kids ice skate.
Before leaving Bolzano, we ate a later lunch. We were all starving for real food and not just snacks. We left after making one more stroll around the market and actually got home at a decent time given the amount of fog we had to drive through. It was insane, but we made it home safely.
Notice our extra passenger?
XOXO,
Jenn
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