Mark and I went along to the Christmas market in Carouge on Saturday. Sadly, it was a bit of a disappointment! This was the nicest stall we saw.
We got there early but the little streets were already packed with crowds. It was freezing cold so Mark made a beeline for the Glogg stall! I rarely touch alcohol so a couple of sips of his warmed me up nicely! It was pretty strong stuff with slices of almonds floating on the top.
We nearly went away with this, it would have looked wonderful in the kitchen, until we realised the hefty price tag referred to just one strand!
Otherwise, it was mainly the type of craft stalls you find all year round. In one of the squares there were food stalls although I think we have been spoilt by the market in Annecy!
We would have bought some spices if the woman at the head of the queue hadn't been chatting so long!
We settled for a packet of fudge, seen here bubbling in the pot, to replace our lost calories! It wasn't an entirely wasted day though, as we did buy a real tree on the way home. Alex has been moaning at us for years for having a fake tree (well, they don't come cheap in Kuwait!) telling us in great detail how his friends have decorated their houses. By the sounds of it they had a blank cheque and interior designers to advise too! So, at last, we have the tree and Christmas can commence!
2 comments:
Though the shops were not out of the ordinary -- they still seem so exotic to me! The cheeses, spices, crafts, foods -- FUDGE -- all so yummy! And your photos are so well done, Felicity -- it's like being there with you! THANK YOU for sharing these -- I SO enjoy seeing views from around the world - especially the shops!
Mmm fudge. Mmmm cheese. Mmmmm must stop dieting.
Seriously, it all looks wonderful and I hope you and your family (and your tree) have a happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
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