Random Street Photography in Cologne, Germany

These pictures were taken last year on the 1st of September.

A new month just kicks in, bringing autumn closer, but on this 1st day of September, the weather was warm as a summer’s day in Cologne. My plan after work was to visit this food market a reader told me about. I love it when readers of my blog give me suggestions of new places, events and even food to try. Keep it coming please! =)

So after work, I searched for this food market which is only open on Thursdays, which starts in the afternoon until late in the evening. However, for some reason, I could not find it. I did not bother asking anyone as well. I can be moody sometimes so I am giving that as a valid excuse. Nevertheless, I was a bit disappointed and thought that perhaps, for some important reason, they have cancelled the market for this particular week. But a few days later I realised that I went to the wrong square. The market should be on Rudolfplatz and not Neumarkt! Had I walked 3 more blocks I would have seen it. Well, next time then.

On the other hand, I have more than an hour on my watch before getting on my train back to Utrecht, Netherlands, so I decided to go grab a little bite. I have not eaten Bratwurst for a long time so this seems to be the best suggestion on top of my head. I like the fact that in Germany they serve the sausage with a very small bun.

After which I spent some time relaxing and people watching at Alter Market (Altermarkt) with a fizzy fruity cocktail drink. The nice thing about people watching on a cafe terrace is that I can easily take pictures of my surroundings.

I would love to develop my skills (if I have, haha) in street photography, although I will, If I must, insist on using a normal pocket camera. I really need to learn to tinker around with it, but it just costs so much time.

Nonetheless, it was just another day in Cologne.

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