Christmas 1989 was a special festive season as Berliners celebrated the Fall of the Wall.
And relatives, east and west got together at last to celebrate something the rest of us take for granted.
Turkey and all the trimmings and to pull a cracker.
Of course Germany is the home of the Christmas Market and many of our Festive traditions come from Germany.
Such as Christmas Trees which we have Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert to thank for.
All across Germany there will be Christmas markets which put our own to shame.
Which is why many of us go out there to drink their hot wine, eat their apple strudel and munch on their Christmas sweet treats and cakes.
Aer Lingus, of course, is making life easier for us with special offers.
As part of their Christmas Markets promotion.
They are offering up to 30% off their wide range of cities.
Including the German capital from €45.99. Also see http://www.visitberlin.de.
Travel October 22-December 18. Book by October 14. www.aerlingus.com.
And if you’re as big a fan of Germany as I am then check out my thoughts on these cities (€35.99) Hamburgers and ships… and Dresden’s renaissance (fly to Berlin with BA) and arrange transport from there.
And some recent thoughts on Munich which is €39.99… Hungry and Thursday: The Munich Beerfest.
Played in Japan
The Rugby World Cup that is… at least when they’ve not angered the Gods and they send typhoons.
All of which is bad news for Scotland who are set to be kicked out of the tournament because their group decider against Japan is set to be cancelled because of the weather.
And that means the match is deemed a 0-0 draw and they will go out with Ireland and the hosts progressing.
My not so bonnie wee Scotland could have done with such an eventuality in Russia in the football.
But back to Japan. I can’t for the life of me see why they held the tourney there in Typhoon season.
It is though a country and culture well worth visiting.
And KLM are the carrier to take you. Try next month or December at €601 return http://www.klm.com. And here are some other things made in Japan https://jimmurtytraveltraveltravel.com/2019/07/24/turning-japanese-2/
Must fly… but there will be another air deal taking off soon.
MEET YOU IN THE SKIES
