Ash und Mattes: September 2010

Like most 'Behind the Scenes' specials, viewers get an 'all access: 24/7' look at the real life of......(fill in the blank).

Today I woke up to blue skies with a crisp fresh air. Naturally, the California girl that I am, I thought "Christmas." Unfortunately Californians don't really know what fall or autumn is, which is so sad because Deutschland has the prettiest fall season. This beautiful fall day inspired me to share a 'behind the scenes look' of our Saturday morning for all of our Cali friends.

The Altstadt is filled with young "inspiring" street artists. Unlike the New York Subways, where you actually have to audition to play, many talented (and sometimes not so talented) build up their little stage and play for the amusement and money of others.

This young man, was playing and raising money to support his passion of playing the Harp. The picture does not show justice of how well he played, but we was appreciated by all of the 5, 10 and even 20 Euro bills people gladly left him.

The beautiful fall day...

First Stop: Wochemarkt

The Carlsplatz Markt is a farmers market that is open 6 days a week, year round. Not to mentin, they have the best food.

Here's one of the many fruit/veggie stands...

The Carlsplatz Markt has their own Thanksgiving...not as a holiday or tradition as in America...and a month too early, but I'm excited to see what kind of food they are going to have

The best stand for cold cuts, we had to get a number and wait until we were called on just to order! Anyone look familiar in the picture?

Check out the variety...(my camera wasn't big enough to capture the entire selection)

What's a German Markt with out sweets?

...and flowers? Sorry all my Cali friends, but you are getting ripped off buying flowers, not only are they WAY cheaper...but you have such a variety!