aachen surprise

i could never have imagined, crossing the belgian border into the german city of aachen, i would encounter architecture that would make my heart beat so much faster. and it did. ♥

although in aachen right now all is to do with christmas tidings, presents, {printen} cookies and aromatic glühwein, i wanted to look beyond the gimcracks.....

.... into behind~the~scenes local treasures, desterted alleys and quiet green commons. i found them too, with a little help of tanïa, who enthusiastically showed me 'round, taking me straight into the east end. aren't east ends often promising? 

now, UP north was interesting too, albeit cold and windy. on sunday morning i grappled the lousberg, seemingly popular amongst early bird joggers. i took to loitering instead, encountering tiny gems as in tall, grand villas.

you'll find more christmas cheer to get yourself in the spirit. next weekend i'll conclude my tiny aachen adventure and tell you a story about a bearded old man. fetching! ☺