Carnival parade

Sorry, I didn't get a chance to update last night. Yesterday was a kind of long day. This update will be very short, as well.

Yesterday we went back into Köln for the carnival parade. The train was PACKED! So many people that we had to squish in all together. But apparently today is an even bigger parade, and it would be even more packed on the train.

When we got to köln, it was swarming with people. We had to stay very close not to get lost from one another. We found a relatively empty space near the end of the parade route, and then stood. We waited there for about two hours for the parade to get there, but the time was fun, anyhow.

1st because there were all sorts of people in costume going up and down the street. They were all acting goofy and it was lots of fun.
2nd because there were a group of five polezei near us. They were all VERY attractive, and because little kids kept coming up to them and putting paper streamers on them. It was very cute!

Then it got SO busy as the time grew closer for the parade to come by. So busy, in fact, that eventually, we were unable to keep taking photos. Just crammed with people.

Eventually, the sun went behind a building, and the wind picked up significantly so we decided after standing there about five hours it was time to head home.

Got home, had a very good dinner (part of it was a cooked red cabbage dish with currants, amazing), and then spent the evening talking.

Ok, it's time to put iPad away and join everyone for breakfast.