The garlands have appeared over the city streets; the stores have begun to open early (and will every Sunday through December) as the shopping season begins. Some people are even still huddled in the outdoor cafes.
The ducks are taking an early paddle, absent the barge traffic on the weekdays.
The Vrijthof Square has been blocked off to prepare the Christmas Village: the vendors are getting set up early around it.
And the streets are filling with people, although, sadly, the buskers still can’t get a break..
