Part 1 - Flammkuchen + Bier

It's Wednesday already and i figured maybe it's time i start collecting my thoughts. It's been drizzling for most of the day and we're back down to about 12˚C.

Ewww.

However, we did have the most gorgeous long Easter weekend weather. The temperature hovered around the 27˚Celsius mark and the sun was out in full glory. Apart from the occasional bike riding around town and through neighboring cities, we pretty much vegged out at home. At one point J got sucked into one of his marathon gaming sessions and i just ended up watching random episodes online.

But here are some photos of when we did make it outside.

21.04.2011 - Thursday
The evening the long weekend began, we decided to take our bikes for a spin and eat Flammkuchen by the Rhine. But before that, a short pit stop and touristy snapshot before crossing the bridge.

Cologne cathedral at sunset + at night.

Snaking our way through the cobble streets and narrow alleys to get to a particular bar/restaurant that sold salmon Flammkuchen.


We eventually found the place, it was called Staev Koeln. I washed down my share of the flammkuchen with my favorite 0,5 litre Weizenbier and a refreshing glass of Gaffel Kölsch [Colognes' very own brew]. As for the food, i have to admit, the salmon was a wee bit too salty for my liking.


Apparently, Kölsch people have their own dialact. It differs from the German that i have been learning in class [better known as Hochdeutsch].

English : Don't worry about the future.
Deutsch : Habe keine Angst vor der Zukunft.
Kölsch : Et kütt wie et kütt.

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Making our way back we passed a few shops that were already closed. One in particular sold old items that dated back to the war, including a creepy looking doll, which i thought i'd share with you.


And before taking the long route back, we cycled past the cathedral. Up close it looks so surreal.

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But before i continue, the supermarket beckons. I'll be back later for Part 2 - Grilling by the Rhine.