We probably didn't pick the best day to visit another Christmas Market, but such is life. Dawn and I decided to head to Antwerp today to check out their holiday fun. The morning started out with fat flakes of snow falling all around, but by the time our train arrived at Antwerp Central Station, it had turned into an icy rain. Still, how can you let the weather get your down when there are Christmas markets to experience? 
Ahhhhh. There she is. We were some of the first customers to the Market this morning. This one was in De Grote Markt, with the Stadhuis and Brabo Fountain in the background.
All of the little Christmas stalls were in a circle around the fountain.
If you look back in the other direction, you have a great view of the Cathedral of Our Lady.
I thought this booth had some interesting things. This is a chocolate Duvel Beer bottle and glass. It doesn't get much more Belgian that that, folks. 
Aparently Antwerp was taking notes from Cologne's multiple Christmas Markets, and decided she needed to keep up. We wandered around a little bit and happened upon this Market beside Het Steen, on the bank of the Scheldt River.
The giant penguin is standing at the entrance to the outdoor ice skating rink. It's just to the left of this picture. Local school kids were all taking field trips to go and ice skate there.
On our way back to the Grote Markt, we came across yet another Christmas Market. And more Christmas goodies.
I just had to take a picture of this booth. See? You can even get a little bit of Alaska in Antwerp, Belgium. They must have known I was coming. I'm off to warm up with a nice cup of coffee. Hope your day is filled with a few Christmas surprises as well.
Aparently Antwerp was taking notes from Cologne's multiple Christmas Markets, and decided she needed to keep up. We wandered around a little bit and happened upon this Market beside Het Steen, on the bank of the Scheldt River. 
The giant penguin is standing at the entrance to the outdoor ice skating rink. It's just to the left of this picture. Local school kids were all taking field trips to go and ice skate there. 
On our way back to the Grote Markt, we came across yet another Christmas Market. And more Christmas goodies. 
I just had to take a picture of this booth. See? You can even get a little bit of Alaska in Antwerp, Belgium. They must have known I was coming. I'm off to warm up with a nice cup of coffee. Hope your day is filled with a few Christmas surprises as well. 
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