So a couple weeks (I know, I'm really far behind) ago I went into Mainz for some shopping with my host family because L & J needed new winter coats. Shopping in Mainz was crazy! There were so many people I had flashbacks to last holiday season when I worked at the Gap. I vow to avoid shopping malls at all costs while in Germany; especially as it gets closer to Christmas. One funny thing about Germany is that people bring their dogs everywhere. Seriously. I couldn't even guess how many dogs I saw in the mall. It was pretty funny; plus, I was really surprised all those dogs were able to wander around (some without leashes) with out having any accidents or fights with other dogs. I tried to picture taking my dogs from home out into the shopping malls...scary thought!!
peace from germany
We ate lunch in a cafe in the marktplatz and enjoyed the lovely weather. After lunch we went into the Dom that I mentioned in my previous post about Mainz. It was so beautiful!! Apparently it was built in the 10th century!! It just so happened that the choir was putting on a concert for free, so I got to enjoy the beautiful architecture and atmosphere of the church while listening to beautiful music. That pretty much sums up the day, so now here are a bunch of pictures :)
all along the sides of the church there are smaller mini-chapels
beautiful stained glass and stations of the cross
the cutest choir ever
my finger. oh, and another picture of the church.
so much better without my finger, right?
ceiling
the alter at the back of the church.
kinda funny, considering some churches main altars aren't even this pretty.
honestly, i don't know what purpose this serves, but it is just so pretty!
one of the altars in the side chapels
another side chapel altar
view from a side chapel
why can't we have churches like this at home?!
michael's chapel
seriously beautiful.
stained glass!
statue of a former pope
i was going to try to edit this picture, but i think i actually like the gritty quality
i made an offering so i could light a candle to
thank god for this wonderful opportunity.
Pretty awesome day :)
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