German Christmas Market Magical. Cold. Festive. Charming. Quaint. Beautiful. Warm-cider-wine-that-warms-your-soul. Breathtaking. Memorable. Colorful. Twinkley. Delicious. Surreal. Just a few words to describe Christmas in Europe. I’ve been to 4 different markets this year and each one has gotten better and better. It’s a very different experience to be in Europe for Christmas. It feels more [...]
So I’ve lived in Germany for a year and a half now. I would say I know maybe 50 words. Maybe more than that. Rosetta stone taught me “Das auto ist rot” but really when will that ever help me? And I can count to 11. You know…really important stuff. It’s interesting how much I [...]
It’s been snowing since Thanksgiving Day. Not a whole lot. Maybe 2-3 inches at the most. But enough to add some extra charm and a sense of novelty to the holiday season. Except for when it’s enough to require the driveway and sidewalk be shoveled. You see, here in Germany there are very specific and direct laws in [...]
The real Oktoberfest in Munich is absolutely crazy. I’ve never actually been, but I’ve heard plenty of silly and outrageous stories. Each year on the last day of the Munich Oktoberfest, a roundup of interesting statistics are released to prove how buck wild Oktoberfest really is. This year… There were 5.7 million visitors Beer consumption was at [...]
I love living in Germany. I really, really do. But I’ve lived in the U.S my entire life and there are things I miss. What really made me miss home today was having to take baby Wright to the pediatrician. I definitely miss the choice of health care providers. The language barrier is a bit worrisome [...]
