we went back to Europe to partake in the Christmas Markets, mostly in Germany, but with a stop in Prague. we also crossed the border into Alsace and walked around a few medieval towns. the one we loved the most was Eguisheim, the inspiration for the village setting in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Gordon and I woke up really early, around 4am, and made the spur of the moment decision to drive out to the Alsace region. I have become obsessed with small medieval towns now. all I want to do is visit all of them and read the history of how they all came to be.

here is Eguisheim. photos don’t give the real thing any justice.