Charlottenburg Palace and Christmas Market

 


Christmas Markets and Palaces are the best places to
visit while in Germany in December.  We chose
to visit the Charlottenburg Palace and Christmas Market
this week.  It was so much fun!  


The vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, marble floors
and decorations are amazing.


Cherubs


Paintings and Vases


Every room has a fireplace.  I'm sure the servants had to
light them every single day in order to keep the palace
warm for the royalty.


A tribute to the prince...


Gary on the grand staircase!


Upper floor of the castle looking out toward the
square and Christmas Market.


Soldier helmet


Decorative helmet - gold


My Lenkersdorfer ancestors hail from this Prussian empire.


The front of the Charlottenburg Palace


The "crepe booth"


We chose one filled with applesauce, cinnamon, and sugar.  
Warm and delicious!


Louise with her yummy Crepe!


Ferris Wheel just for the kids!  Oh how we miss Alessia,
Cashel, Eloise, Ivory and Haven who would have loved 
a ride on the Ferris wheel!


Good bye to this market!


Gary and Louise


Zone Conference Table Decorations!



Our hosting and Zone Conferences are all planned
by Sister Manu Stanke.  She is so creative and meticulous.


Sister Christensen, Sister Stanke, Sister Stephens
and Elder Stephens in the back photo bombing!

Another picture with the overhead lights out and the balloon lights on.


Some of the food...


Table treats...


Sister Stephens, Elder Bryant, Elder Lucas and Sister Christensen


Playing the candy dice game.


Dresden/Leipszig Zones


President and Sister Moyer
We love them!


Packing up Christmas presents for the train ride
back to Dresden.


More packing...


Sunday best with a little holiday flair!


Christmas in Bethlehem...Berlin Ward Style!



Suggested Scripture reading for all of us.  

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