[The following is a designated ‘Laura-only‘ to-do]

Glühwein (mulled wine) is a traditional German winter drink made with spices and served warm during the holiday season. Yummy. It sits heavy in the stomach so be forewarned: only a cup or two or three if you plan on enduring a long night of Christmas Market wandering. On this particular evening, however, the girls and I were perfectly content with just sitting around the fire, chatting it up, reminiscing, and basking in each other’s company.