"World Cup FIS Ski Cross-Country takes place on the banks of the Rhine. For the eighth year running, the International FIS Ski Association has opted for Düsseldorf as venue for the World Cup." StringGirl tries to get in on the action at the Skiweltcup. Somewhere around 60 Santas also joined in the festivities. This was all part of the larger Weihnachtmarkt or Kriskindlmarkt (Christmas market) hosted in the Altstadt (oldtown)
Photo blog of StringGrrl (pronounced String Girl) the worlds most traveled cardboard kid (besides Flat Stanley). Eric Kam's frequent travel companion to far flung areas (not so far flung, because there are usually Sheet Metal Stamping businesses in the region)