It's life jim, but not as we know it: Zutphen Chocolate Festival 2012

Out of the few places I have visited so far here in The Netherlands, I really love Zutphen. It is a very quaint, medieval, small city originating from roman times and became a city in 1190. The buildings and cobbled streets are so pretty. We visit there often and always enjoy our stay.

We hopped on a train and made the 20 minute journey there yesterday for the annual chocolate festival - those who know me - know that where there is chocolate there is me and the biggest grin.

Everything imaginable there was chocolate related. Chocolate face painting - chocolate car painting - painting pictures in chocolate for the children - large chocolate fountains brimming with the heavenly nectar - living statues covered in chocolate - demonstrations from chocolatiers and many free samples.
There were a few very good bands also which guaranteed to get your toes tapping.

This year the good people of Zutphen attempted to establish a world record for the largest mosaic made from chocolate - they succeeded and as a result will be entered in the Guiness book of records - congratulations Zutphen!! The picture in chocolate was of the skyline of Zutphen. They then sold off the chocolate pieces in bags and the money went to charity. We of course had to be a part of this and dutifully bought a bag.