"First time to Manchester for VT meet and markets!" Manchester by angiebabe

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  • Pros:excellent Christmas markets including legit Germany markets with Bratwurst, Gluhwein and the works, interesting and photogenic buildings around the city - a few medieval stunners that survived WW2s blitzing, cathedral worth a visit!
  • Cons:Cold in December!
  • Last visit to Manchester: Nov 2008
  • Intro Updated Jan 30, 2011
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  • wise23girl's Profile Photo
    Jan 30, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    So which is you..I know DAO and I guess Kaspian? Looking for hotel tips now Marg

  • starship's Profile Photo
    Dec 9, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Angi, thanks so much for signing the postcard that DAO sent me from the Manchester VT Meet! From your pictures I can tell everyone must have had a fantastic time! Sylvia

  • davesut's Profile Photo
    Nov 28, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    Hi Angie, great to see you as well, it was a fab time in Manchester and as ever too short but all the same at least we got into the warmth eventually.

  • Kaspian's Profile Photo
    Nov 27, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Nice to meet you too, Angela! Yes, it was too short. I had such a good time in Manchester I might even go back next year.

  • Waalewiener's Profile Photo
    Nov 25, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Ohh yes I agree ,Lori said it right Looks like a great time again with wonderful people MY buddy Ed must have had a great time Angie

  • LoriPori's Profile Photo
    Nov 25, 2008 at 5:22 PM

    Looks like you all had such a nice time together . It does look a bit cold though. But I'm sure the hot cider tasted wonderful.

  • aussirose's Profile Photo
    Nov 23, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Mmmm food!! :o) Did you guys get time to buy anything else? :o) Cheers from rainy Perth, Ann.

  • mustertal's Profile Photo
    Nov 23, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    I can still tast that Bratwurst.

  • Gillybob's Profile Photo
    Nov 23, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    Mmmmm, I could eat another hog roast roll and some poffertjes now! Gillybob greetings

  • angiebabe's Profile Photo
    Nov 22, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    and good thats it you first to see it!Hows your party!?

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