It’s war and wet in Maastricht this weekend, but the weather doesn’t dampen enthusiasm for the local Christmas Market, on the Vrijthof through January 1 2013. Although it doesn’t compare with the big celebrations in Koln or Brussels, it’s a well-proportioned local event, with rides, shopping stalls, grilled krakauer sausages, mulled gluhwein, and a busy skating rink.
And a commemorative mok, this year going for 2.50 euro.
The lights are especially good this year, and I’ve been over to wander the grounds and take few pictures ‘twixt nibbles and sips.
