twin B E D S and dogs

It was a magical twenty-four hours for us.

It is amazing what a quick escape can do for the spirit. Cologne, the Dom and Lionel Richie made for an absolutely unforgettable experience with my man.

We picked our hotel based on location and couldn't have been more happy with our selection.

It was perfect.

Just a four-minute walk {as long as you don't get lost} from the arena and a fiften-minute walk to Old Town and the Dom, we could not have had a more perfect location.

After two years Europe, we still find fun to notice the differences between Germany and the US.

We love it.

We love how clean it is here.

Somewhere between the top-of-the line four-star hotel and the youth hostel down the street, we found a cozy three-star hotel offered at a really great price.

We would go back in a heartbeat. It was clean. It was friendly. It was the typical German hotel with dogs and twin beds.

They must love their space.
Even booking a room for two, you get single beds. Full-size at best.

It didn't do me any good to add in the notes section while booking, "queen-size bed if possible would be appreciated."

Most we have slept in are connected with a nice wooden piece in between. Separate duvets, of course. Oh, and no sheets.

This time around we truly had single beds.

I was reminded each time during the night as I habitually tried to scoot closer to Jim.Each time, instead of any getting closer I felt the wheels turn as our metal-framed beds rolled further and further apart.

Dogs. Germans love their dogs. I don't think we have been to a hotel yet that did not have dogs. Big dogs, little dogs- it does not matter.

This was no exception. While in the lobby, we kept seeing them run around. Finally, the girl told us there were seven little guys total.

They just bop around while minding their own business.

We checked into our hotel early, parked the van and set off first to spend the afternoon at the Cathedral and the Christmas Market.

We have seen a few Cathedrals. None quite like this one.