This past weekend, my ladyfriend, morning, and I went to the Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza. It's now officially my new favorite winter event. I can't believe that I had never been there before. For so many years, I worked and lived in the Loop and never went - I always thought that the mass of vendors was just some hokey little selling of crap. But no - it's much more! They have hot mulled wine in a boot! So many years I've missed out on this.
So why is it so wonderful, you ask:
1. Hot mulled wine served in cute ceramic boots
2. Good german beer
3. A warm beer tent
4. Wonderful smells (streudel, bratwurst, fried potatoes...)
5. A gorgeous Christmas tree
6. Beautiful German crafts (ornaments, lace, hats, lace)
7. A really nice way to be outside in crap weather
8. Real imported Germans
I know it's a little cheezy and hokey, but it really was wonderful to walk around and spend a cold winter night bundled up walking with my lady and friends and sipping hot wine. Working in the suburbs gets me down and this was a wonderful antidote to the wasteland because it's right in the middle of the Loop and all of its activity and theaters. Now I'm sad that I only have until Dec. 24th to enjoy the market. :(
Next winter adventure - ice skating in Millenium Park. Join me!?
A random smattering of the things green (or not so green)in my little world.
