For years Adrian has told me about the New Year's Eve he spent in Mainz. How he went up to the hills overlooking the city and watched the valley below explode in a sea of fireworks at midnight as its citizens celebrated another year's beginning. And as someone who absolutely adores fireworks, this sounded like the perfect way to spend New Year's Eve. So when Adrian and I actually had the opportunity to be in Mainz for NYE, I was more than excited!
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| You'll have to believe me that there is a river behind this fog. |
Unfortunately, a thick fog rolled in the day before NYE and just sat on the city, refusing to dissipate. Adrian and I went for a walk and the fog was so thick we could barely see fifty feet in front of us! The sun was shining, but it was barely visible. I kept hoping the winds would change and the fog would magically lift, but I gave up hoping around 9:00 pm on NYE. I was initially disappointed. I had been looking forward to seeing the fireworks from above for years! But Adrian's aunt Ulla told me not to worry; I would still see fireworks.
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| New Year's Eve: the fog thickens |
At midnight, we all grabbed our champagne and climbed up to the little balcony on the third floor and looked out over Ulla's neighborhood. As soon as midnight struck, the entire street erupted with fireworks! Many of the fireworks were shrouded by fog, but it didn't detract from the beauty. Instead of seeing the actual explosion, I watched the entire sky turn green, red, blue as each firework went off. It was absolutely beautiful!
Not all the fireworks were hidden though. One of Ulla's neighbors really went all out -- I don't know how much money he spent, but it must have been at least €200! He would set off a round of fireworks and we would clap, thinking the show was over. Nope! He would walk over to his car and pull out another set and then another and then another! His show went on for probably forty minutes! It was an amazing and perfect way to ring in the new year.
Sometimes when plans fall through, it works out for the best.
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