18 November, 2013

Weekend Update: Manchester Christmas Markets


How was your weekend lovely followers?

Mine was spent checking out the awesome Manchester Christmas Markets which opened on Friday night. I had the pleasure of strolling around in the cold, all wrapped up and drinking creamy, hot chocolate all at the same time. It was, without a doubt, the best hot chocolate I've ever had. I think being in the cold and drinking something so hot and delicious was soothing.

If you find yourself in Manchester between now and December 22nd, I can't recommend the markets highly enough. There is an array of food stalls, amazing handmade gifts on sale and German style pop up bars serving all kinds of mulled wine and hot apple cider. I reckon the markets will be a regular haunt for me over the next couple of weekends so do pop down to the city centre.

The boy and I also strolled over to the ice rink and laughed as we watched many a skater grip on to the edge of the rink for dear life. We also watched young children, who without a second thought, would jump and skip in the air and perform all kinds of tricks. I envy their lack of fear. I've never tried ice skating, but I will be soon! Some work colleagues have organised a mini Christmas party to the ice rink, so I'll have to start practicing my best Torvil and Dean impression pretty soon. 

I'm starting to feel a bit festive. I haven't a present bought for anyone and I've yet to start making Christmas cards for friends and family, but the opening of the markets and listening to Christmas song in work has me in fine festive form. I get I better get cracking on that Christmas present list.

Are you feeling the Christmas spirit yet?

6 comments :

  1. Aww we went saturday after we got off the plane absolutely mayhem, it was so busy hey! think we are going back tomorrow with more sleep under our belts ;) hope you had a fab time xx

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    1. Had an awesome time! I think the best plan is to always prepare for the crowds and be in the mood for them also! :) x

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  2. Enjoy it now! Come December its hectic! I was like a sardine last year! But worth it thought because it is lovely! :) Im actually doing next week! Very excited about it! :)

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  3. I have an afternoon planned there tomorrow, very excited! I have also purchased a few small chritmas gifts already so i am feeling rather organised this year!! :)

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    1. I hope you found lots of great gifts and enjoyed you Market trip! I think I've visited about 5 times in total! Hard not to love the place!

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