The Defi is gonna be jealous

    Mar 18, 2008 | Europe, Italy, Travel

    We’re doing something a bit different for Easter this year. We usually visit Locarno, Switzerland, to get in some climbing. The weather is usually a bit warmer there than here in Germany and we can enjoy our first taste of the summer….but this year a...

    What is wrong with kids these days??

    Jan 21, 2008 | Expat Life, Self

    Here in Germany there is an increasing awareness of a problem among the youth of this country. In general, I guess this would include “kids” from 12-19, but the problem certainly begins at home. You may have heard about it in the news: here in Germany...

    Finally, a vacation fit for a Newfie

    Nov 10, 2007 | Travel

    We’ve finally made it, the guest house project back at the farm has come a long way and the build out is nearly finished – time for a vacation. We’ve arrived safely on the island of Texel in the North Sea yesterday afternoon without much of a hassle....

    Wanna swap houses?

    Sep 20, 2007 | Travel

    I’m not sure I would be totally comfortable with this myself but it is an interesting concept. Geenee is a website for home-owners who are interested to trade houses for a few days, weeks or longer with someone else so that they can experience a more local...

    Our lantern festival – Sunday night

    Aug 8, 2007 | Entertaining, Expat Life, Travel

    Because of our housewarming party, we didn’t get to attend the festival on Saturday night. Some of our guests did go down to see the parade pass through though, which actually lasted about 2 hours and featured 25 organizations and 7 marching bands. The all came...

    That’s a lot of chili

    Jul 27, 2007 | Entertaining, Expat Life

    With just over a week to go to our housewarming party, I am now in full speed ahead mode to get things accomplished around here. This morning I replanted our fig tree so that it has some space to grow finally and will retain a bit of water. I’ve moved it into...