There was finally snowfall on 4. Feb, Rosenmontag morning. As the rain lightly pattered down, white fluffs appear before you and melt as they touch the ground again. Frosts forms everywhere on the plants and mud puddles harden to seem somewhat like some chocolate dessert. Unfortunately, it was probably not cold enough for snow to settle, like what winter is supposed to be like.

The snow was so light you can't see it in the pic!

After school, we headed to Mainz, only to miss the train stop. Albeit a little late for the parade, we could still experience the festive spirit. Just imagine, everyone is dressed up as a clown, baby, fairy-tale character, witch, bunny, etc. They had paintings on their faces, and beer in one hand, as they cried “Helau!” and danced on the road to the music in the background. All of these at 3pm in the afternoon! It was just so crazy and fun to see everyone, including the old people soaking in the fun and being so friendly to us, who seem so obviously tourists as we were underdressed for the occasion.

The parade

The town has never been so alive on other days!

Random drunkards trying to pose with me

The dance floor!