Bronner's Christmas Wonderland. As I have mentioned many times before, Christmas is my favourite time of year. I love the lights, decorations, music, movies, and traditions. I love everything about it! So, the idea of heading into the world's largest Christmas store was both exciting and overwhelming. Especially since we were only given two hours to see it all. We zipped here, there, and everywhere, trying to take in as much of the store as possible. There was stuff all over the place. Large decorations, ornaments, advent calendars...you name it. It was a lot of fun and certainly a memorable experience.
After that, we went to the Birch Run Mall, which was an outlet mall not too far away. There wasn't anything that I was really looking for there, but they gave us a few hours to wander around. I ended up finding a cute pair of earrings at the Kate Spade outlet and some holiday themed books at a book outlet store. Once we finished up there, it was back on the hotel, where my mom and I played mini golf and some arcade games. Then it was back to the bus to enjoy dinner at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and then there was a Christmas display tour at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland. I absolutely love looking at Christmas lights and displays (on Christmas Eve, my family has a tradition where we drive around and look at all the lights) so this was fun.
Day Three. Just as quickly as it began, it was all over. We were up early once more to head back home. Though, there was a stop at Walmart before crossing over the border. Both my mom and I were able to find a few special things there and take them home. (My highlights included Hallmark movies on DVD and a Dolly Parton perfume set.) I definitely did quite a bit of shopping while away! After that, it was time to cross the border back into Canada and head home. Though the drive was long and we weren't actually in Frankenmuth for all that long, it was a good experience overall. It was nice to do something a little bit different, enjoy holiday shopping and over the top light displays, and spend quality time with my mom. Though my travel anxiety persists, what matters is that I am trying to be in the world, even when it is difficult.
Have you done any traveling lately? How will you start to celebrate the holiday season?
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Well done on overcoming your anxiety to go on this trip, and a bus trip no less. I've only been on a bus for about 10 minutes since the pandemic, and I'm not sure I'd cope well on a lengthy bus trip, so kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteBronner's Christmas Wonderland sounds exciting, and how picturesque was your hotel! xxx
Thank you! I'm glad it all turned out okay and I managed to stay healthy. It was definitely difficult, anxiety wise. It was a lovely store and hotel!
DeleteIt's a really nice variety of procuts =) Yes grilling products are rather better for summer but I okay we will eat them :D
ReplyDeleteNice post =) I love to visit places that have so beautiful christmas decorations <3 :D I would buy here so many christmas baubles, because they're all so pretty.
Me too! I love Christmas stuff so it was a lot of fun.
Deletewell done going, I am sure it did you well. I love the bus tours and the festive atmosphere! little things in life can beat the Christmas mood all over the world
ReplyDeleteAgree! Christmas themed things are so beautiful!
DeleteWow looks like lots of fun! :-D
ReplyDeleteIt was! Thank you!
DeleteOh wow, that looks amazing. I would have loved to visit the place :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a really interesting place!
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