Thursday, December 4, 2008

Valkenberg with Mette, Mads & Bella

After 5 hours of preparation, we finally made it to the Valkenberg Christmas market. Yay!! These are unique, because they are set up in caves with entrances in the middle of town.

Christian relaxing on the way to Valkenberg.

The nativity just outside the cave.

Christian and Mads looking at the nativity. Christian really wanted to go inside for a closer look.

Christian excited to see Bella.

Christian and Mads playing in the courtyard until we were ready to go in. Mette calling Frank unsuccessfully. Bella watching the world from her warm, snugly stroller.

Inside the caves it was all decorated for Christmas. It was pretty.

Mette watching the boys admiring the polar bears


I thought the Christmas tree dresses were very clever and pretty.

Christian really enjoyed the fountains

Christian borrowed Bella's stroller for a while. It was best for all of us.

Mads was fascinated with this monkey. I have to admit so was I.

Dutch ornaments with pretty display in the crevice behind the booth. They even had a machine that blew snow every now and then.


Mads talking to some random men in the restaurant section of the cave.

We ate at a delicious and very kid friendly Greek restaurant after. At the end of the meal the waitress gave them a candy necklace (Mads) and bracelet (Christian).

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