First destination: Cologne!
The Karneval in Cologne, Germany is known to be one of the biggest parties in Germany, and oh my, was it! As soon as we arrived in the city center, the esplanade around the famous gothic cathedral was full of people, young and old, dressed in ridiculous costumes and make-ups. The fun thing about the Karneval was the fact that it wasn't just a bunch of college students drinking all day long until they puke on the streets. Everybody in the city was celebrating, and the city definitely had a sense of community that weekend (Although I met an old lady on the train to Dusseldorf after the parade who said that she left Cologne for this weekend because it's too loud and crazy).
The first day, I hung out with Caro's friends from Spain, and her friend that lives there was gracious enough to house us for the weekend. To be honest, I didn't do any sightseeing in Cologne. I really got to know the bars of the city, but I didn't even have the chance to enter the cathedral. On the second day, I hung out with my friends from Lausanne, all dressed as a bunch of Waldo's (or Wally in German, Charlie in French). Shouting KAMELLE (candy!!) repeatedly, pretending to sing German songs, drinking beer on the streets...
So no more words, here are some pictures!
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