The shopping streets in Cologne look pretty much like those in any big city, except the signs are in German. People seem to dress a little better in Europe than in the US - I think in the whole trip we only saw a couple of teenage boys with baggy shorts hanging around their hips. We saw one store window with a display of what they called "rap" clothes. Well-fitting jeans were the usual dress code. And European men commonly wear scarves, women too.
This is the cathedral, one of the largest medieval cathedrals in Europe. Gorgeous, isn't it.
And here's what is right next to it. Also note the graffitti, which is everywhere in all the cities. Not on the cathedral, at least!
Impossible to get a picture of the interior - this is a sample.
And these are the original medieval stained glass windows - most of them were damaged in the War and replaced. The older ones are more intricate and beautiful.
This is allegedly the tomb of one of the Wise Men of the Christmas story. We'd like to believe he is in this beautiful gold casket, but who really knows.
Next time, cruising down the Rhine to Koblenz.
This is the cathedral, one of the largest medieval cathedrals in Europe. Gorgeous, isn't it.
And here's what is right next to it. Also note the graffitti, which is everywhere in all the cities. Not on the cathedral, at least!
Impossible to get a picture of the interior - this is a sample.
And these are the original medieval stained glass windows - most of them were damaged in the War and replaced. The older ones are more intricate and beautiful. 
This is allegedly the tomb of one of the Wise Men of the Christmas story. We'd like to believe he is in this beautiful gold casket, but who really knows.
Next time, cruising down the Rhine to Koblenz. 
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