twinkles

I just thought I should post some magical photos of Ostrava.  I was very proud of our little town and their efforts.  This first picture is in the center.  A big Christmas tree, surrounded by a market....little wooden huts that sell hot drinks, winter snacks, gifts, and homemade trinkets.  There was also a life-sized manger scene, a stall with real donkeys and a llama (i think it was a llama), a train that road around the border of the square, a merry-go-round for kids, and usually some people dressed as Native Americans singing and playing music which is something i still dont understand.  Each street around the square was lined in some light-post decoration.

The second photo is in front of Cityhall.  It was maybe my favorite Christmas spot.  The lights were beautiful and showered the whole scene.   

The third picture is back in the center and is a few of the market booths i mentioned.

Then the last photo is me.  This huge lighted 2009 was near our house.  THere was nothing around it Chrsitmasy, or New yearsish, and no main monument near it.  It wasn't even close to the center.  But we loved it and its randomness.

To be honest, Ostrava put Orlando to shame.  People really celebrated and enjoyed the holiday.  Everywhere was decorated and lovely.  I wish you could have seen it.