Strolling on Strøget

The temperatures have finally dipped into the 30's and it is chilly.  Today with the wind chill factor it was minus 2 C.  I didn't go out in it until after 3:00, after SK got home from serving in the temple.  He took the 45 minute bus ride both ways, with 2 hours serving in between.

We had lunch and then set out.  Since it gets dark at 4, you don't have to go out late to see Christmas lights.  It brings back memories of my childhood when my sister and I would take the bus into Salt Lake and then wander up and down Main Street starting at ZCMI.  It was usually very cold and often snowing.  I loved going into the warm stores and I loved the Christmas decorations everywhere.

Today, we went to the walking street.  Christmas lights with large red hearts lit up from within were strung from one side to the other.  Since it was a Saturday, the crowds were heavy.  SK was really patient and trooped nearly the full length of the street with me.  We walked in and out of stores and oohed and aahed at many wonderful things.  I was enjoying it too much to remember to snap a picture or two.  But before this Christmas season is over, I will take a bunch....I will need them when I am baking in Arizona a year and a half from now!

We wandered through a little Christmas village which was actually about 30 little temporary buildings open on one side to sell their wares.  Many had food...ableskivers being made hot right there in front of your nose.  Churros, hot dogs, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, jams and jellies, hats, gloves, Christmas ornaments and many other fun things.  We had a warm churro, purchased one grumpy- looking little Nisse man and then started back home, with a short stop at a grocery store.

Yesterday I was home all day while SK worked at the temple from noon til 9.  I usually work then too, but I somehow hurt my back earlier in the week and just couldn't do anything.  I rested most of the day and did some reading and writing, both of which rejuvenate me.

I took it easy this morning too, and so when SK got home, I was ready to go.  Being with him and strolling along with the Christmas crowds made me like young again!



p.s.  If you would like to see an especially good video....a bible story that is new from the Church, watch this one about Lazarus:

https://www.lds.org/bible-videos?lang=eng