Hi, Gabby's dad here.
A close friend ours and former missionary companion of mine was in Germany visiting family recently and stopped by to take Gabby and her companion to lunch and a walk around Gera's Christmas market with them. Here are some pictures that my mission companion, Tom Walker took of their visit:
*Glühwein is a warm wine served at Christmas time, children and those not wanting alcohol drink Kinderpunsch (Children's Punch). Here is a typical recipe:
A close friend ours and former missionary companion of mine was in Germany visiting family recently and stopped by to take Gabby and her companion to lunch and a walk around Gera's Christmas market with them. Here are some pictures that my mission companion, Tom Walker took of their visit:
Sister Hammer, Marina Walker, Sister Carta |
Gabby's First Kinderpunsch* |
Tom Walker, Sister Hammer, Sister Carta |
Christmas Market in Gera, Germany |
Gera Town Square - Gabby is looking out her apartment window on top floor |
Sister Carta and Sister Hammer |
*Glühwein is a warm wine served at Christmas time, children and those not wanting alcohol drink Kinderpunsch (Children's Punch). Here is a typical recipe:
Kinderpunsch
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2 pinches ground cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 3 cups apple juice
- 1 recipe - 1 lemon, sliced
Preparation
- In a 3 quart saucepan, bring water, sugar, cloves and cinnamon to boil.
- Stir in juice and heat through. Do not boil. Take spices out and pour over lemon slices in serving bowl.
- Serve warm.
- More Pictures
This is the view from Gabby's Window |
This is Gabby's Window |
Tom Walker and Gabby |
Sister Hammer & Sister Carta |
Sister Hammer & Sister Carta |
love it. lets spend Christmas there!
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