Getting ready to go

    Apr 5, 2007 | Europe, Rock Climbing, Switzerland, Travel

    We’ve packed up our climbing gear and most of the stuff for the dog. I’ve also started packing my travel and overnight bags but hubby is waiting until we go to bed….which will be very shortly. We’re planning to get up at about 5 am and hope to...

    Going on vacation

    Apr 5, 2007 | Travel

    Ayla is going on vacation over Easter. We’re going to Locarno, Switzerland, to do some climbing, enjoy a bit of Italian atmosphere and hopefully some beautiful weather, too. We’re staying in a two-room apartment in the middle of the city which we stayed at...

    Darn that LL Bean

    Apr 5, 2007 | Travel

    Well, we received the new Spring 2007 LL Bean catalog and I have to say that once again I am fearful that we’ll need to buy one of everything from it. Well ok, maybe not one of EVERYTHING… but there are lots of very nice things that would make our camping...

    Victorinox Rescue Tool

    Mar 31, 2007 | Featured, Travel

    Surfing the web, we came across a new kind of tool from Victorinox, the Victorinox Rescue Tool for your car. Having lived in Miami we know how many people drown each year when they lose control of their car and go into a canal. Well, here the Swiss did it again, they...

    The trip is almost here

    Mar 30, 2007 | Europe, Rock Climbing, Switzerland, Travel

    This time next week, we will already have been on the road for a while, headed to Locarno, Switzerland. I think we’re all really looking forward to the trip now although it will be interesting to see if any of us still remember how to climb since it’s been...

    Roofers in costume

    Mar 28, 2007 | DIY, Expat Life, House & Home

    I hope you guys can see the guy standing on the scaffolding in this picture. In case you think he’s lost or this was Halloween or something, this is actually what master roofers wear here in Germany. Our neighbors across the street started redoing their roof...