So Aargau is the ‘carrot canton’ of Switzerland, a bit like Ohakune is in NZ. And Aarau - being the capital of Aargau - has an annual Rüeblimarkt (carrot fair). And guess what you do - buy carrots. And other stuff made with carrots, like carrot soup, carrot cake, carrot bread, carrot muffins, carrot chocolate, carrot decorations, carrot juice etc. I had a nosey yesterday. It was crowded but worthwhile. There were lots of other stands too selling everyday market stuff.
Aaah, i love all these traditions and markets. Bring on the Christmas markets - they are everywhere in Europe and are like a dream. Can’t wait. Louise and I went to the Stuttgart one about 10 years ago (doesn’t that make us sound so old, Louise?!). That was pretty awesome, overwhelming even. It isn’t even about buying stuff, it is about the experience. It is about walking around out in the freezing cold, drinking Gluhwein, eating Heisse Marroni and being captivated by the magical atmosphere! Now, just have to decide which ones to go to. Anyone got any suggestions / recommendations?
Look at those yellow carrots, very cool. Mmm, sounds like a yummy fair! Yes, I think it was 12 years ago now, can that be right? I’ve been feeling quite old lately, now that I am getting closer to 30. I remember when turning 21 was years away!!!
The Stuttgart Weinachtsmarkt was really neat. It was SO freezing though, do you remember that? And walking around with our bag getting “shoppers arm” and “travellers shoulders” hehe.