I have officially been living in Germany for 8 months. Sometimes it feels like we just moved yesterday. We slung our two suitcases around town in one hand with a dog leash in the other, marveling at the weather and the flowers everywhere. Other times it feels like we've been here for years. We've traveled so much (for me at least) that it feels like surely we've lived here for long enough to see … [Read more...] about What I’ve Learned About Germans Since Moving to Germany (Round 2)
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Heidelberg in The Spring
I know I've complained a bit about the cold. Okay, maybe more than a bit. But Heidelberg has totally changed it's tune with some of the most beautiful colors I've ever seen for Spring. When we moved here last year it was September and the flowers were still out, the weather was lovely, and the castle was gleaming. Being from Texas I was in awe of the pleasant temperatures outside. But then the … [Read more...] about Heidelberg in The Spring
A Day in the Life of Living Abroad
My life abroad is very different from life at home. I mean, duh, of course. But there are some things in my day to day that still shock me. Like the whole grocery store and check out situation. Today I thought I'd give you a glimpse of my life in Heidelberg.Once a week we take the dogs on a hike up the mountains.I wake up around 7 or 7:30 (depending on how late I'm up the night before) … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of Living Abroad
New Year’s Eve in Heidelberg
You guys, Heidelberg on New Year's Eve is insane. Imagine a country, a beautiful, ornate country. Filled with castles, palaces, ancient churches, and also, rules. Germany is one thing: very orderly. Except for one night: New Year's Eve. You know the movie The Purge? Imagine that but for fireworks.People of all ages pour out of their homes, onto the streets, and blast fireworks into the … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve in Heidelberg
My First Christmas Abroad
My first Christmas abroad. And also, my first Christmas away from my family. My first Christmas without my Mom and Dad, ever. My first Christmas without my sisters since 1994 (the year they were born). My first Christmas not attending/ kind of helping to host the best Christmas party in the whole entire world- my parent's annual Christmas party that's been going on for more than THIRTY … [Read more...] about My First Christmas Abroad
Step into Wonderland: Heidelberg Christmas Market
It's officially time to start celebrating Christmas!!! The instructions for this post are to turn on some Christmas music and grab a cup of something warm. Never mind, you don't even need it. These pictures will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.Y'all... Germany isn't kidding about Christmas. They are insane. I knew these "Christmas Markets" were going to be good when they … [Read more...] about Step into Wonderland: Heidelberg Christmas Market
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