tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40485281400774056182024-03-14T13:10:13.849+01:00Coming to GermanySara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-41914344625565047492012-05-05T13:44:00.000+02:002012-07-10T04:14:58.188+02:00Saying Goodbye to ErlangenI have been meaning to post for a while now but time has been flying. This past week we have been trying to spend as much time with friends and enjoying this beautiful weather as we can. We have had several good bye dinners, sent just about everything to the US, handed over the keys to our flat and moved into a hotel. We have also been enjoying a week of gorgeous weather with temperatures reaching the upper 70's (watch out!). I am hoping that this will make it a little bit easier to transition back to the high temps that awaite us in Charlotte.<br />
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Since we have already shed a few tears and spent each day saying goodbye to groups of friends, I will avoid being too sentimental and show our last week in pictures.<br />
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Our street<br />
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Dinner with friends
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Cheering on the Nuremberg Rams....Go Billy. The field is called Zeppelin Field and was used by Hitler for Nazi party rallies. Now it is the home of American football and conerts.
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Saying goodbye to more friends over a delicious Bavarian meal.
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We LOVED living on this street.
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One more look at the park (Schloss garten)
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Good bye sweet Erlangen. You will be missed and we will eventually be back to visit.</div>Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-10147565473175195922012-04-24T22:05:00.001+02:002012-04-24T22:05:17.810+02:00Showered with LoveThis weekend our friends threw us a few parties. The girls had a shower for me while the boys played poker. After the afternoon events we spent the evening at another friends home for a going away party eating BBQ and lots of delicious sides. We felt so loved and celebrated by our friends.<br />
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The shower was lovely with games, good food and lots of laughs. I love these girls and I am so excited that several of them will be returning to Charlotte over the next year.
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Yummy treats and a picture of Phil and I in Scotland.
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The two pregnant ladies.
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Enjoying Kelley's incredible berry lemon punch.
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The girls busy creating a picture of our little one from magazines.
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Opening gifts. Little boy stuff is so cute.
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Having guy time.
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It was a beautiful day of celebrating and starting to say goodbye. So strange to think that we only have one more weekend left in Germany.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-53845836645263721002012-04-19T15:00:00.001+02:002012-04-19T20:34:37.116+02:00The Rest of ViennaThe following four days were filled with a trip to the oldest zoo in the world, the museum of musik and fun market finds.<br /><br />Zoo Vienna<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C3z_dycKxgbDtV7Y_k1WnOqvPGqxAkQ920m6LrwbBT8lPfjR7jwLwIZcnaRDXRbGV-1-dvJtK_O-deTyzKJlqlCzoG5gPW-gPmxtLOjGgBLPmy-JAR2mfqK4__JgSqpWjKsOJlRqyp2a/s1600/DSC08106.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732764781128167202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C3z_dycKxgbDtV7Y_k1WnOqvPGqxAkQ920m6LrwbBT8lPfjR7jwLwIZcnaRDXRbGV-1-dvJtK_O-deTyzKJlqlCzoG5gPW-gPmxtLOjGgBLPmy-JAR2mfqK4__JgSqpWjKsOJlRqyp2a/s400/DSC08106.JPG" /></a><br /><br />My favorite exhibit, the elephants, was by far the most entertaining. I could not get enough of the baby elephant.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiorR51FTu1Guka4lose3gexXnx_24bHom34tKvZ0o_ZFv_MdFVP5LN42gEJv8tDG6J3iMmH4svdX1z3hk7UMjCgIx4RuD-Ph0-Y3-rBpXxnu66OQXPXD2fEpGrf1UVnvo3YBWDOJbNE4tm/s1600/DSC08120.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732765623819080194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiorR51FTu1Guka4lose3gexXnx_24bHom34tKvZ0o_ZFv_MdFVP5LN42gEJv8tDG6J3iMmH4svdX1z3hk7UMjCgIx4RuD-Ph0-Y3-rBpXxnu66OQXPXD2fEpGrf1UVnvo3YBWDOJbNE4tm/s400/DSC08120.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Stopping to feed a squirrel<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_T9LeKxZitujnKleYqiHRQtif4sZaY8a-wvG7feDBQTbmS8AJWynvwKkw461SLIRsxI7CwdCqo3OQg-SpkGGHYbjcNRCfzuRjhFWHFQvn0f0YTLF6mCxhA9E7Z3KquT9oGl3skh5sj4S9/s1600/DSC08117.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732766173665689314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_T9LeKxZitujnKleYqiHRQtif4sZaY8a-wvG7feDBQTbmS8AJWynvwKkw461SLIRsxI7CwdCqo3OQg-SpkGGHYbjcNRCfzuRjhFWHFQvn0f0YTLF6mCxhA9E7Z3KquT9oGl3skh5sj4S9/s400/DSC08117.JPG" /></a><br /><br />After spending the morning at the zoo we decided to head into the center of Vienna.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6GUwQylfpXzC5NQ9qB1mNfrFhkA3o5by1EkrN6vrZ6tJV8QcKVQobbSAex7fnNx247Le3O9W-V6lW0hx3a__ly4EISc3CAoMEquVEhVUDYnu3X7wkFTsKE1NM0m3P-GBs_IsPPdbDHLC/s1600/DSC08134.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732766863146589698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6GUwQylfpXzC5NQ9qB1mNfrFhkA3o5by1EkrN6vrZ6tJV8QcKVQobbSAex7fnNx247Le3O9W-V6lW0hx3a__ly4EISc3CAoMEquVEhVUDYnu3X7wkFTsKE1NM0m3P-GBs_IsPPdbDHLC/s400/DSC08134.JPG" /></a><br />As we walked around we were really impressed with all of the beautiful buildings and churches in the area.<br /><br />After hitting the Haus der Musik, we headed to Naschmarkt, the largest outdoor market in Austria. We had been told that we they had some of the best hummus in town...so that is where we headed first.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSD57ExYUyEKsJo8Us_V4NM09iOUGuhWitrwJ9bjLXh3OPyIrzV1gTLDYOLlhz0r4m6tbYNEjR-QjRfr681Jyb8TwYI2kI3Y2zwBqVIBNwhj464MwXKUDHBVVOOAHIrT4SjW7yU2UFALDI/s1600/DSC08147.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732769051110940210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSD57ExYUyEKsJo8Us_V4NM09iOUGuhWitrwJ9bjLXh3OPyIrzV1gTLDYOLlhz0r4m6tbYNEjR-QjRfr681Jyb8TwYI2kI3Y2zwBqVIBNwhj464MwXKUDHBVVOOAHIrT4SjW7yU2UFALDI/s400/DSC08147.JPG" /></a><br />We agreed that it was good but not the best that we had tried.<br /><br />A few pictures of the market<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oirdjSljf12zFPi4Y9AA1OhVAGH1Z1Y7faddgPoMK4GgXZCsJ9dsZpezVE-MXkxB3wz4kfFzFZrpkY_C64Im5BtaQihi1CAnnsTSV_z8hOahwJmPKJ2oY1O5iBC8DFvAOqDI9QDwO8BT/s1600/DSC08151.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732769633884200786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oirdjSljf12zFPi4Y9AA1OhVAGH1Z1Y7faddgPoMK4GgXZCsJ9dsZpezVE-MXkxB3wz4kfFzFZrpkY_C64Im5BtaQihi1CAnnsTSV_z8hOahwJmPKJ2oY1O5iBC8DFvAOqDI9QDwO8BT/s400/DSC08151.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XTiGWrZoctjyIxC8aKvH2DwBzjVessx56fgY3y8JglMRaTI-MhyCIwC3vK0hWB_J15ldWt8a7YPHIr-g-rAP1GpXnE8EBA1TphV-EhV-E9RhNANeri9fQAEz68T9lfYZBCpxybJcxDDC/s1600/DSC08153.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732770010181013618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XTiGWrZoctjyIxC8aKvH2DwBzjVessx56fgY3y8JglMRaTI-MhyCIwC3vK0hWB_J15ldWt8a7YPHIr-g-rAP1GpXnE8EBA1TphV-EhV-E9RhNANeri9fQAEz68T9lfYZBCpxybJcxDDC/s400/DSC08153.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Since we are not ones to give up easily, we picked up a few different types of hummus to sample later that evening. The cilantro hummus was by far the winner.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvoNF2Q6dUoXJ-FtfebnuL2gx0xzJOOY02yyYESBznE8JTSSyye4rFrJ1GxyperaCNXYDhU5ch_1Ra4p15ZaBsgRHuQ4ogSSwwB-cWmwrtuBxL1w7fFrSO_9lbF2cAJmgUqRwApZTLiDej/s1600/DSC08164.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732770791794676402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvoNF2Q6dUoXJ-FtfebnuL2gx0xzJOOY02yyYESBznE8JTSSyye4rFrJ1GxyperaCNXYDhU5ch_1Ra4p15ZaBsgRHuQ4ogSSwwB-cWmwrtuBxL1w7fFrSO_9lbF2cAJmgUqRwApZTLiDej/s400/DSC08164.JPG" /></a><br /><br />On Easter morning we found an English speaking church and enjoyed celebrating with people from all over the world.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidM13Ynrl-Yvh2VGn06dmTs21zaS8NBjT4Yecy1h6lYV-K-Zp3besU2VnwNJpmZl42TlUNZ82GO2lhVtsBJntt8_ivWIBKkzi6PQ-R4Uogjy_qN_57tnyR4gyxlIMI1abyWf-ciJr4qjxT/s1600/DSC08181.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732771496459605362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidM13Ynrl-Yvh2VGn06dmTs21zaS8NBjT4Yecy1h6lYV-K-Zp3besU2VnwNJpmZl42TlUNZ82GO2lhVtsBJntt8_ivWIBKkzi6PQ-R4Uogjy_qN_57tnyR4gyxlIMI1abyWf-ciJr4qjxT/s400/DSC08181.JPG" /></a><br />Once the service was over we walked outside to find that it was snowing. It was beautiful!<br /><br />After church we went back into town to tour St. Peter's Church.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBkKOjtwaju-Wll04SvbGhrhOQ3vivf10uhYfIeY3Kdr1P_IRMI7qVU4TFjubsu6lE8KD_OeXvmjKEKeFxNcCqNbOt7hagqmt-QU64e72hhV2xYfzmOpvBYKpxkrTKZVYLOBL9EZbBrOd/s1600/DSC08182.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732772501064606210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBkKOjtwaju-Wll04SvbGhrhOQ3vivf10uhYfIeY3Kdr1P_IRMI7qVU4TFjubsu6lE8KD_OeXvmjKEKeFxNcCqNbOt7hagqmt-QU64e72hhV2xYfzmOpvBYKpxkrTKZVYLOBL9EZbBrOd/s400/DSC08182.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt48qrvU-VZbclRnaj_h5sJH8AK-VRpKJsvwjILKVzsYLzRXmipbbjwbFGopY9vuGaveLrgFfrLgst4ptS0BW6NQqxwFBm1z5bUr7vxLSxYFug_XTko_ImDi1_LkoDbSsQv3X0S4B4verV/s1600/DSC08185.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732772800397713570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt48qrvU-VZbclRnaj_h5sJH8AK-VRpKJsvwjILKVzsYLzRXmipbbjwbFGopY9vuGaveLrgFfrLgst4ptS0BW6NQqxwFBm1z5bUr7vxLSxYFug_XTko_ImDi1_LkoDbSsQv3X0S4B4verV/s400/DSC08185.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I was really impressed with the organ.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IRAG4Fb6709eT1B_A62nk_0Ypv27z2ZjUgXVAF7oLj1UIPnTyO2LsnnT_tm5oumMKpOqJeePsLlHB3B_jBX9KRXONk4fPrUGihkSRve8BGEMrwXsGrMs-n_oqc_5rcDLqdmKDq7x877T/s1600/DSC08184.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732773074768405842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IRAG4Fb6709eT1B_A62nk_0Ypv27z2ZjUgXVAF7oLj1UIPnTyO2LsnnT_tm5oumMKpOqJeePsLlHB3B_jBX9KRXONk4fPrUGihkSRve8BGEMrwXsGrMs-n_oqc_5rcDLqdmKDq7x877T/s400/DSC08184.JPG" /></a><br /><br />After seeing the church we walked across town....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLvWHHS-OXUVoGfIVU-mDlrz0pwybNqcpg1mPeAg2LhWSgTzGBLLFJJzh_G30fZkP7NEpHm1KmB4URNswWnhm-LesxgkZziIKbXxyFGVuxURCTc7gnKLo5uXI3S3DKSZa4MPaUTbX4S02/s1600/DSC08206.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732773563438103554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLvWHHS-OXUVoGfIVU-mDlrz0pwybNqcpg1mPeAg2LhWSgTzGBLLFJJzh_G30fZkP7NEpHm1KmB4URNswWnhm-LesxgkZziIKbXxyFGVuxURCTc7gnKLo5uXI3S3DKSZa4MPaUTbX4S02/s400/DSC08206.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChtIsaq8SSrJPc_K93SZeHStV7UgocT3qBSwuMlQYsEtaAP_sG42qdFGcK_npiC6ZlDwLeefBnqTQZRGnuUKdjFUPczn3VasH5Mx-5aH3kRbce3V0IPQgDq0vCYL3Vb63RRaTfsDhCdIS/s1600/DSC08200.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732776753235588114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChtIsaq8SSrJPc_K93SZeHStV7UgocT3qBSwuMlQYsEtaAP_sG42qdFGcK_npiC6ZlDwLeefBnqTQZRGnuUKdjFUPczn3VasH5Mx-5aH3kRbce3V0IPQgDq0vCYL3Vb63RRaTfsDhCdIS/s400/DSC08200.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Eventually making it to Hundertwasser. Hundertwasser is an apartment complex designed by famous architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkyQEsdqCqksTzJVo1QNuiR5T2yqaYAuoe0hZ7uaPLkCHzqQTw06A6VSMP3gDciZ11Bs3km__jaORv-qVh4z_yDVt3sJS37EKU9rm1kdOAP4KZhiKqKaUz0QX_wsASWNXsHkWXJGd5ODP/s1600/DSC08209.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732774982407623954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkyQEsdqCqksTzJVo1QNuiR5T2yqaYAuoe0hZ7uaPLkCHzqQTw06A6VSMP3gDciZ11Bs3km__jaORv-qVh4z_yDVt3sJS37EKU9rm1kdOAP4KZhiKqKaUz0QX_wsASWNXsHkWXJGd5ODP/s400/DSC08209.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7tYfxISJW3akY1XLYipUUQK6XuRPEVpybS22BICDbyprFJsJyGPXkAHjRnKrnPjuFUBmUHDnX-rfwdGbvhShH4x__kobJPiOFNH6l76LoesE_kXDlLn_C1urblLu1ZzIp4fYOKQ5BQBGx/s1600/DSC08216.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732775406607560994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7tYfxISJW3akY1XLYipUUQK6XuRPEVpybS22BICDbyprFJsJyGPXkAHjRnKrnPjuFUBmUHDnX-rfwdGbvhShH4x__kobJPiOFNH6l76LoesE_kXDlLn_C1urblLu1ZzIp4fYOKQ5BQBGx/s400/DSC08216.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilMMNCpDLhp5yEGLTxyvevf_afV_KbqLrQ9vyGU0KFWtvWLVqnzqK67Z_iUpWc1S8hOcRjdTXuz9TX36hvFRU9IhJliHVMehxBBr8ezro0qarxgoBFOzP76ysNB31d0u9xk8RIC1rGAqhM/s1600/DSC08223.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732779248144425794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilMMNCpDLhp5yEGLTxyvevf_afV_KbqLrQ9vyGU0KFWtvWLVqnzqK67Z_iUpWc1S8hOcRjdTXuz9TX36hvFRU9IhJliHVMehxBBr8ezro0qarxgoBFOzP76ysNB31d0u9xk8RIC1rGAqhM/s400/DSC08223.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />For our final morning in Vienna we headed to the fair grounds to see the Vienna Wheel which was erected in 1897.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4_vZkkiewUkc5dNA7BBdHkgUSoeOIfEs5vjm1jJIrdIJnMKn6QY8qiH982LVYqhko9OYX9DljJP3WUagi1RnpNvO5lsK2IkCqX4PQWJZsMXjm9xOgu4g8tAtEfz09fW_k9caJS3dpE7U/s1600/DSC08243.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732777892062769490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4_vZkkiewUkc5dNA7BBdHkgUSoeOIfEs5vjm1jJIrdIJnMKn6QY8qiH982LVYqhko9OYX9DljJP3WUagi1RnpNvO5lsK2IkCqX4PQWJZsMXjm9xOgu4g8tAtEfz09fW_k9caJS3dpE7U/s400/DSC08243.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We played a few games and picked up a little cotton candy before heading to the airport.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVW1I_oHNvgs4cL71ROtuNTuxKeIMOo3XmAhmT0eL1cV8-Iay1igIFvEWBJWtGX_W-hsgOjytbY9NREtqn74DOeDl839iVCZ4_LCFzytINtHb9SI_gjOpNE8m65jDP-DgC4fvtywWpGhEC/s1600/DSC08248.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732778252417092306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVW1I_oHNvgs4cL71ROtuNTuxKeIMOo3XmAhmT0eL1cV8-Iay1igIFvEWBJWtGX_W-hsgOjytbY9NREtqn74DOeDl839iVCZ4_LCFzytINtHb9SI_gjOpNE8m65jDP-DgC4fvtywWpGhEC/s400/DSC08248.JPG" /></a>Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-29757889725169433332012-04-18T12:05:00.017+02:002012-04-18T15:35:02.815+02:00Vienna for EasterOur last holiday in Europe wasa trip to Vienna for Easter weekend. We had a great time and it was a nice end to our adventure over here.<br /><br />Our first stop was to the Easter market at the Schonnbrun palace.<br /><br />Me in all my pregnancy glory.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXz_UWU0lq0Z7jdFLQfOVQEcRTH7yyW_zQ_IOGRG94jYngmv3qpNj1aNkJ3CWHJHykRP3C_CtvCzuniefpZLQsN5-JcgmTrGBnUzLcmzsee3HDe21Uv6c4tlmPgDuzOpnQutD7oPgDd4l6/s1600/DSC08022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732717910044325154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXz_UWU0lq0Z7jdFLQfOVQEcRTH7yyW_zQ_IOGRG94jYngmv3qpNj1aNkJ3CWHJHykRP3C_CtvCzuniefpZLQsN5-JcgmTrGBnUzLcmzsee3HDe21Uv6c4tlmPgDuzOpnQutD7oPgDd4l6/s400/DSC08022.JPG" /></a><br /><br />While walking around the market we came across a few festive treats.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb_zM4LlnCUfaZZQliA34_GLmD1RgvkTAOerzR7WfhjcDQtpND0X7Xq_9DF3RBV0agRYpbFWYg_wbIswwz1QbKeRMbqipDuQMNNhl_ATKlDLdmfWyBM1q38keAwhWyqk_clt4lTepQjhS/s1600/DSC08027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732718462472135426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb_zM4LlnCUfaZZQliA34_GLmD1RgvkTAOerzR7WfhjcDQtpND0X7Xq_9DF3RBV0agRYpbFWYg_wbIswwz1QbKeRMbqipDuQMNNhl_ATKlDLdmfWyBM1q38keAwhWyqk_clt4lTepQjhS/s400/DSC08027.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmc9Kbzj5qG5V8RfjFQD2Krw42UEOULbNY9V7FGOoRvRhuTf8c3fFy0gAC5NrzmMDHyeJizMvI7gQWK4PDQ3UqVHI8ORd22oI9QwO-MffkUyuxASRJbWQ4Kjf_uX6KGuMI2tj1SLh-kyh/s1600/DSC08030.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732718925106736002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmc9Kbzj5qG5V8RfjFQD2Krw42UEOULbNY9V7FGOoRvRhuTf8c3fFy0gAC5NrzmMDHyeJizMvI7gQWK4PDQ3UqVHI8ORd22oI9QwO-MffkUyuxASRJbWQ4Kjf_uX6KGuMI2tj1SLh-kyh/s400/DSC08030.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZyi7chuJt8a44LCNBUuVe8iQVUMYRliWRvK5BFiOLbIAoZ71K1gvw7vA3DMvFnZgm9EMG-JH_vhVEj15I2QXvOHqo-hVH_25iq4SVUFFSgeIqUfvgugITAiZb-CCTbQlTNRWaMj-40zS/s1600/DSC08028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732718712181655954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZyi7chuJt8a44LCNBUuVe8iQVUMYRliWRvK5BFiOLbIAoZ71K1gvw7vA3DMvFnZgm9EMG-JH_vhVEj15I2QXvOHqo-hVH_25iq4SVUFFSgeIqUfvgugITAiZb-CCTbQlTNRWaMj-40zS/s400/DSC08028.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Lots and lots of pretzels.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVPAlrLZhqkbr6YROXc1FgalkenMdHlndyQ-BauBpxMdLw2E0Q0KmOABMr7_vO3yQIRM-YV3UTXRGi1gQxgsXnX7fd5wUXiZngtqpjsX4R79KU-53ktNz-68Q6RpfWrXvzwJQVDsLfmeJ/s1600/DSC08033.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732719255133327922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVPAlrLZhqkbr6YROXc1FgalkenMdHlndyQ-BauBpxMdLw2E0Q0KmOABMr7_vO3yQIRM-YV3UTXRGi1gQxgsXnX7fd5wUXiZngtqpjsX4R79KU-53ktNz-68Q6RpfWrXvzwJQVDsLfmeJ/s400/DSC08033.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We ended up trying a krapfen pretzel which tasted just like a doughnut.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhug2ftkQcptrtiyYU1xLdvNrFBJ0OnkMXvKZRve8F-yHGWMnIdFKxGLJ1o14CGefoiwcnNhb8JJPtR21H2Ovv4i9hsMbhrcLJwPk87uGzQ3_QtC6Dv248isgxeqLizmU5QcYC2ZHh_lg2c/s1600/DSC08034.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732719610223409922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhug2ftkQcptrtiyYU1xLdvNrFBJ0OnkMXvKZRve8F-yHGWMnIdFKxGLJ1o14CGefoiwcnNhb8JJPtR21H2Ovv4i9hsMbhrcLJwPk87uGzQ3_QtC6Dv248isgxeqLizmU5QcYC2ZHh_lg2c/s400/DSC08034.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We also split a plate of prosciutto wrapped cheese with friends.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nye0nFB7ComktkWHGAH3py8bP5ytAaxb432BDWjrEGDKkkFjUh0B4m-xZzCM3qBSrM3yg5zRA9pn_C_anEPqnSwcQrEEdnz-2vTxRoo4eNGhUtWP3dIrqCIatCamKjHGT4FQMnrBfaqs/s1600/DSC08035.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732719996537087858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nye0nFB7ComktkWHGAH3py8bP5ytAaxb432BDWjrEGDKkkFjUh0B4m-xZzCM3qBSrM3yg5zRA9pn_C_anEPqnSwcQrEEdnz-2vTxRoo4eNGhUtWP3dIrqCIatCamKjHGT4FQMnrBfaqs/s400/DSC08035.JPG" /></a><br /><br />After the market it was off to explore the palace and grounds. The palace is magnificent and was built in the 1500's. It was also used in the filming of several recent movies.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35OLdqJoDeojEjuHn0mCGBmZ1q2_XjWZs43KnTZfqw3KnZWvta522Tphtd3abR0NEGmexiRSBzcBd4zRhShnWY3Hwqrc5zPhQmGdXHGy8arp55_tm823lxI78oZQlUnmWsE5k478YN-mF/s1600/DSC08071.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732721686814318866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35OLdqJoDeojEjuHn0mCGBmZ1q2_XjWZs43KnTZfqw3KnZWvta522Tphtd3abR0NEGmexiRSBzcBd4zRhShnWY3Hwqrc5zPhQmGdXHGy8arp55_tm823lxI78oZQlUnmWsE5k478YN-mF/s400/DSC08071.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The gorgeous palace ballroom.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZ5xCDfoMA5T4JkZW96zYNDfpvQP30rXtY_C-YlY6y9hWCiFm3xuo2yJkDvhrRRHFwMfDlx-v_Tc_vD7n0HfQ32Fxq9Aed1Jf5pWRDeW3JPkey8p7ypymKtKqN_QxPqmQcxMmOF93LdtS/s1600/DSC08040.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732721096689663458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZ5xCDfoMA5T4JkZW96zYNDfpvQP30rXtY_C-YlY6y9hWCiFm3xuo2yJkDvhrRRHFwMfDlx-v_Tc_vD7n0HfQ32Fxq9Aed1Jf5pWRDeW3JPkey8p7ypymKtKqN_QxPqmQcxMmOF93LdtS/s400/DSC08040.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The grounds<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkO55nb-xNyO6AUK6vR7R8Ge3xavDcw3qtzg6qbDBvmZf_OUEK8RnllBBFxDByQX8dwbjPuxe3X0eD9v4G2EUzeyRkVPpgjiWaBmEcgVqT4joBE3XcwySIswtS4Hu1LaXfcXblwFgYNyzD/s1600/DSC08055.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732722040300656738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkO55nb-xNyO6AUK6vR7R8Ge3xavDcw3qtzg6qbDBvmZf_OUEK8RnllBBFxDByQX8dwbjPuxe3X0eD9v4G2EUzeyRkVPpgjiWaBmEcgVqT4joBE3XcwySIswtS4Hu1LaXfcXblwFgYNyzD/s400/DSC08055.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxkXx_w972vI3fLm7ypdzuUPPmIoViMcaBlVyfwLV_tHEjVOfpCq9v3jy2xOMISEa5vbT-yi8cBhMkitRwp6GreAxkT1HpxtjulFkX9dyY30jRruoRV8jqyPMr-x6IBQo4dYyKztiPd2Y/s1600/DSC08060.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732726817295499394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxkXx_w972vI3fLm7ypdzuUPPmIoViMcaBlVyfwLV_tHEjVOfpCq9v3jy2xOMISEa5vbT-yi8cBhMkitRwp6GreAxkT1HpxtjulFkX9dyY30jRruoRV8jqyPMr-x6IBQo4dYyKztiPd2Y/s400/DSC08060.JPG" /></a><br /><br />And of course a trip to the palace would not be complete without a game of frisbee.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrYgYDxwhw_SmmiB-jleWFfLOIVXBvgN8sditvHxHcxefRMv6WMI3DDxC4d5VGA_sxWlZ3jOZ4MM-LYp2EBHF3EKgvboXkV91xreXR1FlMlC1q-RIkadlnn5cq5hLt_t-w3arwM5T-JFI/s1600/DSC08077.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732727318438250946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrYgYDxwhw_SmmiB-jleWFfLOIVXBvgN8sditvHxHcxefRMv6WMI3DDxC4d5VGA_sxWlZ3jOZ4MM-LYp2EBHF3EKgvboXkV91xreXR1FlMlC1q-RIkadlnn5cq5hLt_t-w3arwM5T-JFI/s400/DSC08077.JPG" /></a><br /><br />It was a great first day in Vienna.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-385140001583792012012-03-28T15:52:00.010+02:002012-03-29T14:37:27.415+02:00Family Visit to CoburgWe started out the next morning by walking around Erlangen and then heading to the trainstation. We took the 40 minute train ride into Coburg and arrived around 11am. The weather was perfect(our first warm weekend in 6 months)and we were impressed with Coburg as soon as we got off the train. The buildings are gorgeous as we made away into the center of town.<br /><br />We walked around the downtown area, explored the market place and then made our way up to a beautiful castle.<br /><br />Walking up to Callenburg Castle<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivofJjwRS7UO4q-bbBSRfOqCCNTkpeqFMuplJapuMqeCT2Y5Y50WzU4lvNxgN0vRjpFGZET9KBsMG-1WrSNxEuhuLc1Mts-9eLV914eTBMp6dtBGagjnZmFwXwYVTsZtND42fWoaOtXGxZ/s1600/DSC07966.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivofJjwRS7UO4q-bbBSRfOqCCNTkpeqFMuplJapuMqeCT2Y5Y50WzU4lvNxgN0vRjpFGZET9KBsMG-1WrSNxEuhuLc1Mts-9eLV914eTBMp6dtBGagjnZmFwXwYVTsZtND42fWoaOtXGxZ/s400/DSC07966.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724946149547531714" /></a><br /><br />Vin and Ash at the main entrance.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yDd_ok-bETk1XzDAQKOnv26VrngARX4TzsDagKF7NEWRqKbtu9bnzo9sGcLLKXdbg81fsb4fZ2LLBFMWTevwuD0u4R6jJ6Y6b3cf5ducPbwQp_dKB-FaYoK8YcMc4fJow5mjL35Iy3T7/s1600/DSC07959.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yDd_ok-bETk1XzDAQKOnv26VrngARX4TzsDagKF7NEWRqKbtu9bnzo9sGcLLKXdbg81fsb4fZ2LLBFMWTevwuD0u4R6jJ6Y6b3cf5ducPbwQp_dKB-FaYoK8YcMc4fJow5mjL35Iy3T7/s400/DSC07959.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724947252036547410" /></a><br /><br />We are very excited to be in Coburg.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1ctDd7I9Z6GJP7UYT8upp4QDvbpdl3G0H_mUKRk0ZhnI_-agu4vbj11U_PEhJGdR0yR_HRa7Njzxu8i0TFW4cmAZCV1bB-PF2sqN2qp0Wc_m4I4Ko6uMevygS-CyLHWmm5FSOmHzymPm/s1600/SAM_1090.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1ctDd7I9Z6GJP7UYT8upp4QDvbpdl3G0H_mUKRk0ZhnI_-agu4vbj11U_PEhJGdR0yR_HRa7Njzxu8i0TFW4cmAZCV1bB-PF2sqN2qp0Wc_m4I4Ko6uMevygS-CyLHWmm5FSOmHzymPm/s400/SAM_1090.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724950938953025138" /></a><br /><br />After walking around the castle grounds we decided to break for lunch. I had researched a few lunch options and found Miles and More, a great little Bavarian hole in the wall. We were seated for about a minute when a woman at the next table introduced herself to us. She mentioned that her friend performed tours of Coburg and could give us a short tour for free. 10 minutes later her friend had arrived and we all chatted over lunch. What a great way to get to know a little more about this town.<br /><br />After our tour we hiked up to Veste Coburg (the Fortress of Coburg). It was a beautiful walk up to the top.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyXaPzwd8Y7XMqDLJUPT0lkXEJXXjWNRN6-StkGpdonq7j3uDDb9l_NL6TySVjO2rKp7geAdFkbBIux5GsU2FcyNJ1inXKdOkrlJkJNfqu997UgUHZbD3uYhVS40iatNB8V-e6PQAhfJw/s1600/SAM_1094.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyXaPzwd8Y7XMqDLJUPT0lkXEJXXjWNRN6-StkGpdonq7j3uDDb9l_NL6TySVjO2rKp7geAdFkbBIux5GsU2FcyNJ1inXKdOkrlJkJNfqu997UgUHZbD3uYhVS40iatNB8V-e6PQAhfJw/s400/SAM_1094.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724952235105045490" /></a><br /><br />We finally reached the top and explored Veste.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVF1RoTvUyqdpGosxQkeJ3KZGPRDLLQVJQiqdAO-H0Mm5YGGIFr7Aj1G2EcB67nfpNSZh3vBqPbSzt1lxiAoVbzK7mjHG838MW5t0-uvDflGiH23FmAzb46K4kOPnGFYT5SdcrQtitzGLn/s1600/DSC07967.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVF1RoTvUyqdpGosxQkeJ3KZGPRDLLQVJQiqdAO-H0Mm5YGGIFr7Aj1G2EcB67nfpNSZh3vBqPbSzt1lxiAoVbzK7mjHG838MW5t0-uvDflGiH23FmAzb46K4kOPnGFYT5SdcrQtitzGLn/s400/DSC07967.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724946873791668578" /></a><br /><br />Walking the grounds.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BO3JZ1oBLVwtqpkRrmdGF8t5QEkA7lSdRi2eVv5uJYUi0cF33WkF55rlCG9XjZ7XeQ22Wy11bLGFdQKVeNpMCbBjP18zHvQ3oJWRXt6TJRSEiXWetkYWGQGiszGnKnkmZirW0O1uA0lK/s1600/DSC07977.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BO3JZ1oBLVwtqpkRrmdGF8t5QEkA7lSdRi2eVv5uJYUi0cF33WkF55rlCG9XjZ7XeQ22Wy11bLGFdQKVeNpMCbBjP18zHvQ3oJWRXt6TJRSEiXWetkYWGQGiszGnKnkmZirW0O1uA0lK/s400/DSC07977.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724947652382522370" /></a><br /><br />Ash and her horse.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYatpVVjmCyNmbTE3qptL6bKYKFeXFqHI9ojNLjZD4KwtQc5s73ON3X9fg8wUmA75p4dEY4VvHBI8GMKiioL_6fr35TdqNcbqOxxYD348RrGkp4hK0VyB-XqODbmDRLLSp3BLq6aaeUV9/s1600/DSC07978.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYatpVVjmCyNmbTE3qptL6bKYKFeXFqHI9ojNLjZD4KwtQc5s73ON3X9fg8wUmA75p4dEY4VvHBI8GMKiioL_6fr35TdqNcbqOxxYD348RrGkp4hK0VyB-XqODbmDRLLSp3BLq6aaeUV9/s400/DSC07978.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724950072351336706" /></a><br /><br />The temperatures had begun to drop so we had a little hot chocolate at the top before heading back down.<br /><br />After reaching the bottom it was time to walk through town and back to the train station so that we could begin our ride back to Erlangen. I love the way German towns look when the sun goes down.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhto2FKKj5HkT8Oau1JzQgo3C01f16T-aOgfgYa42Bk8UmeH2_Ba7Dn-nUv8zccOiIDgX-5FmU0R7TQzO7jdRbSr5V5XxMMbiuzNsoXtqto0q9fjQaGhynz7QEjWhB-KJ2lVegxszliNIG/s1600/SAM_1146.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhto2FKKj5HkT8Oau1JzQgo3C01f16T-aOgfgYa42Bk8UmeH2_Ba7Dn-nUv8zccOiIDgX-5FmU0R7TQzO7jdRbSr5V5XxMMbiuzNsoXtqto0q9fjQaGhynz7QEjWhB-KJ2lVegxszliNIG/s400/SAM_1146.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724953708926176786" /></a><br /><br />We grabbed a loaf of Easter bread to enjoy on the train and had a relaxing ride home. It was a wonderful day exploring Coburg together.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-69681430259942994242012-03-26T14:59:00.011+02:002012-03-26T15:38:29.181+02:00A Family Visit, part 1<div>It is amazing how fast time begins to fly by when you have something big coming up on the calendar. I still can not believe that we will be leaving Germany in just over a month. There is not enough time to prepare for the move, prepare for our little ones arrival and soak up every last minute we have in Germany. A wise woman reminded me that I need to start saying good bye and begin to prepare my heart for the move now. This was good for me to hear since I would rather just put that off for our final trip to the airport.<br /><br />As we wrap up our time here we are planning a few short trips but also enjoying a few visitors. Last weekend Phil's mom, brother and sister came to visit for a few days. We had a great time traveling to nearbye towns and eating delicious Bavarian cuisine.<br /><br />After picking them up from the Frankfurt airport we decided to break up the trip home by stopping in Wurzburg. Phil and I had never been so it was a first for all of us.<br />Walking into the center of Wurzburg<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0w8FLBNmNvt10301QcUEWTQM8GVJbVPbuWKmUYQJIKXU1jyOsvT0ee14KuAznA_oCCMS59O2LbNFMy-4_cZM0z7xjQr7rVdeM2Z600KKwx6j1zEEhtWK9cU8JHjaWHagIGNZbKGGOViNN/s1600/IMG_0904.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724192745795351138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0w8FLBNmNvt10301QcUEWTQM8GVJbVPbuWKmUYQJIKXU1jyOsvT0ee14KuAznA_oCCMS59O2LbNFMy-4_cZM0z7xjQr7rVdeM2Z600KKwx6j1zEEhtWK9cU8JHjaWHagIGNZbKGGOViNN/s400/IMG_0904.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Family<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoLxFGMkTy0Szv7ANcZQXKszPBNJhO3Wx1-utcZCvxtS5hkJgN3uFVMlvN7nR77wsYl2lFwXGRlCUeLkkO_zJlFDtNOxrPedJUJVnhJcZVsDS_QHMFohCyK8iVFi0ch2wnCGJwovZxzKx/s1600/IMG_0907.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724193224488273954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoLxFGMkTy0Szv7ANcZQXKszPBNJhO3Wx1-utcZCvxtS5hkJgN3uFVMlvN7nR77wsYl2lFwXGRlCUeLkkO_zJlFDtNOxrPedJUJVnhJcZVsDS_QHMFohCyK8iVFi0ch2wnCGJwovZxzKx/s400/IMG_0907.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Beautiful Churches<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CQnGFolY9b5kPFQjNu4RFoUU-KnrusodPbUI6CgXjrOoMvPS-PflXL2d3bpg1UtLhzp9shjxvW2tXpSYy6bMsVs84FOLhusPhRA7xM1Wtla2OLhuXP-pvF-8UdbHtMxhxxtupuxvDdTG/s1600/IMG_0910.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724193480852015234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CQnGFolY9b5kPFQjNu4RFoUU-KnrusodPbUI6CgXjrOoMvPS-PflXL2d3bpg1UtLhzp9shjxvW2tXpSYy6bMsVs84FOLhusPhRA7xM1Wtla2OLhuXP-pvF-8UdbHtMxhxxtupuxvDdTG/s400/IMG_0910.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Brothers in front of The Residenz.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsGvNDQTHB0Bsca2xo4cloMjFry559rSuAS4nllUibjhxQBEgWLSJWZJ_O9E1OtSI3XNJ9mrZK4W2gXukzJKE6xeNjK4yY_FUMg2E133utRk69WrqvVbXeMzzi34cgdWk7r_2hUGzUn9vg/s1600/IMG_0919.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724193819578373298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsGvNDQTHB0Bsca2xo4cloMjFry559rSuAS4nllUibjhxQBEgWLSJWZJ_O9E1OtSI3XNJ9mrZK4W2gXukzJKE6xeNjK4yY_FUMg2E133utRk69WrqvVbXeMzzi34cgdWk7r_2hUGzUn9vg/s400/IMG_0919.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2JIIOie4dxOlF_OP5dQQ02UewR5077qd84t9l6mQFU1uGcO7Bmh3JvJ1o18R2gIohAI3LjgIrj0te_F1ewT5MYbRaqbEH7sHnCKaZJZ95-HUpl1YTXc-9j_EXR2hyphenhyphencx_HrUz001ULMwi/s1600/SAM_0973.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724195207788593314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2JIIOie4dxOlF_OP5dQQ02UewR5077qd84t9l6mQFU1uGcO7Bmh3JvJ1o18R2gIohAI3LjgIrj0te_F1ewT5MYbRaqbEH7sHnCKaZJZ95-HUpl1YTXc-9j_EXR2hyphenhyphencx_HrUz001ULMwi/s400/SAM_0973.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Entering the gardens behind the Residenz.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDHT4OpyOf_ZdB8_VlqSRZxZ2BnOn9MT4VASLhHlkcrOSpdcqlnNZYhsfXoXiUvlx5Z-kG2le_6G_83VDkYes5hhlfKLADJD8ptai3SmYEpp34M5_zBYe2PiDyU2GOnxygxwn1cc5XNSq/s1600/IMG_0920.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724194676188300722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDHT4OpyOf_ZdB8_VlqSRZxZ2BnOn9MT4VASLhHlkcrOSpdcqlnNZYhsfXoXiUvlx5Z-kG2le_6G_83VDkYes5hhlfKLADJD8ptai3SmYEpp34M5_zBYe2PiDyU2GOnxygxwn1cc5XNSq/s400/IMG_0920.JPG" /></a><br /><br />After walking around for a bit we stopped for a bite to eat. It was fun to introduce everyone to Schnitzel and Spaetzle.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_e9kOUnfBSk7YK2K6_uwAQ91ZudOX-Bdby1YZBGXeNlc4WnYKEpGbhPBmv1cFBnsaGhYrvdHy0GkGg_LCce4DE4_CHy02i-cVhCFcTds3E6bmapI9GrJZAXBqge-kD2Sl0i5SmGtEqbS5/s1600/SAM_0964.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724196270227325682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_e9kOUnfBSk7YK2K6_uwAQ91ZudOX-Bdby1YZBGXeNlc4WnYKEpGbhPBmv1cFBnsaGhYrvdHy0GkGg_LCce4DE4_CHy02i-cVhCFcTds3E6bmapI9GrJZAXBqge-kD2Sl0i5SmGtEqbS5/s400/SAM_0964.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />And a coffee break. While we were there the owner was roasting beans which made the whole shop smell amazing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPj4WwMwi0CYgdotYmeLuPYZp05SkZTijIbGXhQyO48XCYGZRlMNj6QWNFhvolVq1jqPEJf0J8T0NEv5jLvPfFtgtMsqZQkUQCgkrZdAcckZRuw23tg4EerK4OlibR_Necx2Ea6YZMPo9f/s1600/SAM_0996.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724195610653202930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPj4WwMwi0CYgdotYmeLuPYZp05SkZTijIbGXhQyO48XCYGZRlMNj6QWNFhvolVq1jqPEJf0J8T0NEv5jLvPfFtgtMsqZQkUQCgkrZdAcckZRuw23tg4EerK4OlibR_Necx2Ea6YZMPo9f/s400/SAM_0996.JPG" /></a><br /><br />After walking around a little longer we decided to head into Erlangen and introduce everyone to our little town.<br /><br />After a little dinner and talking we called it a night to prepare for our trip the next day to Coburg, Germany.</div>Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-51832421695139475612012-02-20T12:50:00.018+01:002012-02-20T14:05:46.552+01:00Heidelberg for the WeekendWe had a great time in Heidelberg last weekend. The city was beautiful and we even did a little geocaching while we were there. Geocaching is something that I have always been interested in and I was thrilled when Phil presented me with the directions to a few containers. It is basically a treasure hunt using GPS coordinates to find secret containers at various locations. These containers contain a book to sign your name and usually various trinkets left by others.While we were hunting for containers I kept thinking about how much fun this would be to do as a family someday.<br /><br />We decided to start out with an easy container located in a very public place. It was fun to try to find it without other people seeing us. We ran around the corner with the container to sign our names before returning it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpLYv0pPTb9w7VXAPAeSWobECJB8m_k6iza7qeA9o1LCdapzaOKgxCbsNvFd0PJH73aJxW31XflsBWrvtH2GlTrEcBz9OaRRhwXnY0Z3E53Y3cWSn0uu-1gEQ9P_YA3az7s3ODnbEfn5m/s1600/DSC07840.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpLYv0pPTb9w7VXAPAeSWobECJB8m_k6iza7qeA9o1LCdapzaOKgxCbsNvFd0PJH73aJxW31XflsBWrvtH2GlTrEcBz9OaRRhwXnY0Z3E53Y3cWSn0uu-1gEQ9P_YA3az7s3ODnbEfn5m/s400/DSC07840.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711187352931823570" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We had a great first experience with geocaching and plan on hunting for others when traveling to new places.<br /><br />So now onto exploring Heidelberg.<br /><br />Our walk along the Neckar river.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVM6D3hiX7MrnJXxT5Ws7lonZrJElY6_V4RC0_DsGbacD1WVUm2wJsm751Tpz2Qr7DFR923mgAd9mis9diGyKxx0sqCcEWPa9Fsy15Nw0lSEOea3DuA_G-s1AcWUpoEHtelP2L7GGcZtz/s1600/DSC07836.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVM6D3hiX7MrnJXxT5Ws7lonZrJElY6_V4RC0_DsGbacD1WVUm2wJsm751Tpz2Qr7DFR923mgAd9mis9diGyKxx0sqCcEWPa9Fsy15Nw0lSEOea3DuA_G-s1AcWUpoEHtelP2L7GGcZtz/s400/DSC07836.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711188631521424514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We walked around the Bismarkplatz, one of the main shopping/pedestrian areas.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKv3sO-tebAAaDnCsUkBsQRQXoIrM1xr0xvCI31dxUeRDNJXxh8rU7pweUwjK86l64nfT3Bu1ikcfsuA9zBfzM-Con-gxvV6YKEFDk0v13VbK_UfKxKej_57PWjRBjtIwiec6XltbzUA_/s1600/DSC07848.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKv3sO-tebAAaDnCsUkBsQRQXoIrM1xr0xvCI31dxUeRDNJXxh8rU7pweUwjK86l64nfT3Bu1ikcfsuA9zBfzM-Con-gxvV6YKEFDk0v13VbK_UfKxKej_57PWjRBjtIwiec6XltbzUA_/s400/DSC07848.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711192534650632354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQ3-0C1-9_oOv8sZiV0tCNy_NvF3AjSu6uTnYHWVl_MKfkXnOCWWVIb8_uKdXWHloh8I4NDih2-aQE28_UrCpMPY4a8kIb53OM1JP9NxAaSYA1UBGhTE1KuampSdujIn2qm_jzeqNVdU2/s1600/DSC07855.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQ3-0C1-9_oOv8sZiV0tCNy_NvF3AjSu6uTnYHWVl_MKfkXnOCWWVIb8_uKdXWHloh8I4NDih2-aQE28_UrCpMPY4a8kIb53OM1JP9NxAaSYA1UBGhTE1KuampSdujIn2qm_jzeqNVdU2/s400/DSC07855.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711192903546351538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After walking for a while we decided to stop in for a snack. We were pulled into Big Pommes by the delicious smell of fries. Not very healthy but it hit the spot.<br />Twister fries and a hot dog europa.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgYyUidSxR7zEHo0F8f5hrs43DHjw9pN1zbL0I_OBwG0NVgszLxKsnPqFegz_OSl_6jYdHWxN4hv_cuExMSIw26UYFAhbIb2Y8V3kYGRkKvRf_7svWzV05x2cqOS9ajCCW5ls_XQvEMv7Y/s1600/DSC07853.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgYyUidSxR7zEHo0F8f5hrs43DHjw9pN1zbL0I_OBwG0NVgszLxKsnPqFegz_OSl_6jYdHWxN4hv_cuExMSIw26UYFAhbIb2Y8V3kYGRkKvRf_7svWzV05x2cqOS9ajCCW5ls_XQvEMv7Y/s400/DSC07853.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711193571237327842" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After our snack we continued walking through town on our way to Heidelberg castle.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUm9CSll3U4qHClFUcv8gIlcjNb0Xy4YJHSKWAnJ3CscM8KMyE5aLMLGGOB-W5hbYmSvrlvbHDogDpT4L3rNy8k0pRNMKgrHVLOFS2f2Q9sglxRmLqApUzM_dii3MhRjrMGfDjZOiTxIFa/s1600/DSC07879.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUm9CSll3U4qHClFUcv8gIlcjNb0Xy4YJHSKWAnJ3CscM8KMyE5aLMLGGOB-W5hbYmSvrlvbHDogDpT4L3rNy8k0pRNMKgrHVLOFS2f2Q9sglxRmLqApUzM_dii3MhRjrMGfDjZOiTxIFa/s400/DSC07879.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711194213130832610" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Market place and Hercules Well<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0EMIiTVEX82_9VthzY_YQyq3fSsA_7u5z_3dmbhKUTA2e-N9XZ0GkUPTpCdrZu0wWN7eNggFYTzqYkBbjnn3h-QUVKIX9vdI_NBDEDYZQJ6xFhAQhasPeDey9zSJg82tcuGbNMtBCLi7/s1600/DSC07873.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0EMIiTVEX82_9VthzY_YQyq3fSsA_7u5z_3dmbhKUTA2e-N9XZ0GkUPTpCdrZu0wWN7eNggFYTzqYkBbjnn3h-QUVKIX9vdI_NBDEDYZQJ6xFhAQhasPeDey9zSJg82tcuGbNMtBCLi7/s400/DSC07873.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711194900775497106" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Another snack stop to share a delicious chocolate cookie ball. I can not remember its real name but it is amazing. We visited a shop that offered you the choice of 21 glazes and fillings. I would compare ours to a chocolate graham cracker that is rolled into a ball and then dipped again into dark chocolate.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXQDtu_ncpewQYDOnR7uyWI_m3zhebfmTD8sfNK5uCUzojZ-iUtkP_5ESbaoAtCJQLh-YsuWVaRkCfrnz1J68ynjV67YZshY16RCR3uZ3Z04sP1Jr533sVXWrU9fOcEYw3h9SdvLB2VMB/s1600/DSC07887.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXQDtu_ncpewQYDOnR7uyWI_m3zhebfmTD8sfNK5uCUzojZ-iUtkP_5ESbaoAtCJQLh-YsuWVaRkCfrnz1J68ynjV67YZshY16RCR3uZ3Z04sP1Jr533sVXWrU9fOcEYw3h9SdvLB2VMB/s400/DSC07887.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711196198038043570" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We saw the first signs of Heidelberg castle when we arrived at the Old Town's Market.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC3NBuM5-klPB1IzIIrlKD7DaEK-CZ3EG9IEOAKdVWf_sX71uiZNk3EoeIbDzgweqbKENOcZhG0aE1iHbgSWkMNnrMMvk_ydrwCwvNs3Cp8mIyrraRqsuf79-3GqQqXvjOuWoyjEK2mEcG/s1600/DSC07891.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC3NBuM5-klPB1IzIIrlKD7DaEK-CZ3EG9IEOAKdVWf_sX71uiZNk3EoeIbDzgweqbKENOcZhG0aE1iHbgSWkMNnrMMvk_ydrwCwvNs3Cp8mIyrraRqsuf79-3GqQqXvjOuWoyjEK2mEcG/s400/DSC07891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711197002387257170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Eager to explore the castle we started the long climb up to the castle base.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhBW2dBdrjsH65bVha-BMk3VsnAr0O29bQgUs0MXCASH8TyzjEUubKTXsZp1LfNQDnF9nrPL46fjor2DYGQIme8HR2J3oMADY5HhBE5eFPjLMVjrZpzyEniKtlGwbxj1yAfZUMhA-zAKW/s1600/DSC07901.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhBW2dBdrjsH65bVha-BMk3VsnAr0O29bQgUs0MXCASH8TyzjEUubKTXsZp1LfNQDnF9nrPL46fjor2DYGQIme8HR2J3oMADY5HhBE5eFPjLMVjrZpzyEniKtlGwbxj1yAfZUMhA-zAKW/s400/DSC07901.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711197554922580082" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The view from the top.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOS-EPGjc9zVzx5BEqgZYLAGDOHhCoNoClplGeC6oP8KvT5bcNk4YAJK6ePdmVsAADY_5aubAVIpgVTe3wJra0LQ9M4QY74MrbhFrVuzF2daUuh9OYcO_svwb4TT0wmFewrcf1VJq3tPRH/s1600/DSC07907.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOS-EPGjc9zVzx5BEqgZYLAGDOHhCoNoClplGeC6oP8KvT5bcNk4YAJK6ePdmVsAADY_5aubAVIpgVTe3wJra0LQ9M4QY74MrbhFrVuzF2daUuh9OYcO_svwb4TT0wmFewrcf1VJq3tPRH/s400/DSC07907.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711197997858827218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pcnG_G-mLuBvatS39sVZBTgj5ceTIo3FJxrSiXMJgV2mwuySltyAcphgFx3gUoHkQ_3hMRAEv2f8LaGTMke8tqYJoyjJOEhka6sBundgmfA4_98vEBHAbdY_rsU47pd1vdaKcl5VXjQg/s1600/DSC07913.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pcnG_G-mLuBvatS39sVZBTgj5ceTIo3FJxrSiXMJgV2mwuySltyAcphgFx3gUoHkQ_3hMRAEv2f8LaGTMke8tqYJoyjJOEhka6sBundgmfA4_98vEBHAbdY_rsU47pd1vdaKcl5VXjQg/s400/DSC07913.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711198364104677426" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The castle itself was damaged during the 30 Years War, rebuilt and then damaged again by lightning in the 1800's.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdi24KHMr_5s5m_Cg6pkfLQlurxTFJhDpOaiCkJOQPgtSLiYAhydoc3MYbg6rzt1yOCHQMgiyi6vU8Z9KP0E1fNOvdVnsXUlaS6q82_myq4qbAja1jerhktKdjS3A-U6BHtNccWnehATDC/s1600/DSC07927.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdi24KHMr_5s5m_Cg6pkfLQlurxTFJhDpOaiCkJOQPgtSLiYAhydoc3MYbg6rzt1yOCHQMgiyi6vU8Z9KP0E1fNOvdVnsXUlaS6q82_myq4qbAja1jerhktKdjS3A-U6BHtNccWnehATDC/s400/DSC07927.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711199014989168834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EOELRzzyWOuaFnxPsPF9kSAudpWv756r9hv2-PKyxwJqaXJT_vlFaTf9af0B37gNy-WKEIQSmlm1s71bJxaqE4P7A-bvcGXkRiPe10_nOs44FrjhMACTNvfyr1iJHTL_yXB38wAK_gtP/s1600/DSC07936.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EOELRzzyWOuaFnxPsPF9kSAudpWv756r9hv2-PKyxwJqaXJT_vlFaTf9af0B37gNy-WKEIQSmlm1s71bJxaqE4P7A-bvcGXkRiPe10_nOs44FrjhMACTNvfyr1iJHTL_yXB38wAK_gtP/s400/DSC07936.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711199345640939794" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Father Rhine guarding the entrance to the Great Grotto.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrleXDXP3vKgVhEPe5cI2rGCZbhzQ6JED1sV0dLwXsu5-2usm_QlqNXGxTpK0hkFmt3IpbQeWJAtV0DzbfHJ_5rtfEUHXg3oD3nwE8_TblVD4dr6F2NvRinnJ8JayMaR-mgi22azv0tJc6/s1600/DSC07940.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrleXDXP3vKgVhEPe5cI2rGCZbhzQ6JED1sV0dLwXsu5-2usm_QlqNXGxTpK0hkFmt3IpbQeWJAtV0DzbfHJ_5rtfEUHXg3oD3nwE8_TblVD4dr6F2NvRinnJ8JayMaR-mgi22azv0tJc6/s400/DSC07940.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711199763529892978" border="0" /></a><br /><br />At this point the temperatures had dropped significantly so we decided to head back for a warm meal near our hotel.<br /><br />We had a wonderful time exploring Heidelberg and we were so happy that we were able to fit it in before heading home.<br /><br />Before closing this post I must leave you with one of my favorite pictures.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqp0Gy26lLY1Mb61wwDdfeqOwRwS5mwc3wRwAPqbM9csDYLAg0hSLimMmz4_8jovKngbN42YaGq_NLeLY3dAZ-9rN4Nz8WHNdQ6Eg1qGtg-VXs7VgLodakoTVGCXK04DzzVUm8WpLMyHZ/s1600/DSC07945.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqp0Gy26lLY1Mb61wwDdfeqOwRwS5mwc3wRwAPqbM9csDYLAg0hSLimMmz4_8jovKngbN42YaGq_NLeLY3dAZ-9rN4Nz8WHNdQ6Eg1qGtg-VXs7VgLodakoTVGCXK04DzzVUm8WpLMyHZ/s400/DSC07945.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711200699764124386" border="0" /></a>Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-61213649436998223512012-02-14T14:00:00.002+01:002012-02-16T18:32:22.554+01:00Happy Valentines Day!As I am typing this buckets of snow are falling from the sky. This weather makes me want to curl up by the window with a great book until Phil gets home from work. It is a beautiful white Valentines day.<br />We both decided not to go out for a fancy dinner since we had such a full week ahead of us. We have a lot of fun activities planned that include a doctors appointment that might reveal the sex of our little one!!!! I am not holding my breathe because it is still a little early. Besides seeing some friends and a big group dinner, Phil and I will also be traveling to Heidelberg this weekend. I realized the other day that all of our trips over the last 2 years have been with other people. Although I love traveling in groups, I am excited to be exploring this new town, just the two of us.<br /><br />We will be staying right on the Neckar river so I hope to return with beautiful pictures of this historic German town.<br /><br />Now off to run a few errands and try to stay upright in the slush.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmB5lAJFTVXZmH8hgq19GA4ruWGKNzEh7PBbtLT8Bu-WEIVkW18t0g4Sh_Cr5GldYzvVUqgcz9E4qXLai9F_wRFIqceQbqQ_bhLOh2GYyGdB1MjX7qcgQHZWAW_lTVdqgW2-gvzKj1tFH/s1600/IMG_0880.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmB5lAJFTVXZmH8hgq19GA4ruWGKNzEh7PBbtLT8Bu-WEIVkW18t0g4Sh_Cr5GldYzvVUqgcz9E4qXLai9F_wRFIqceQbqQ_bhLOh2GYyGdB1MjX7qcgQHZWAW_lTVdqgW2-gvzKj1tFH/s400/IMG_0880.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708970185610320066" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy Valentines Day!Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-37545031731808442902012-02-03T16:11:00.001+01:002012-02-03T16:11:00.354+01:00A Little NewsWe have some exciting news to share on our travel blog. We are pregnant and expecting around the first week of August. This is the main reason for our early departure home. Although we are sad to leave Germany in May we are thrilled about what awaits us this summer. We are so excited about this edition to our family and loved being able to tell our family while we were home for the holidays.<div><br /></div><div>This news also means that the travel posts will hopefully increase since Phil and I are trying to travel as much as we can before our little one arrives...or it is too late for me to travel.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our time in Germany has been so rich with blessings. We are so grateful!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-57416789986996016262012-01-30T15:46:00.012+01:002012-01-30T16:11:44.888+01:00Bike Rides in the SnowWell it finally happened this weekend. We woke up Saturday morning to an inch of snow on the ground with a steady snow shower that lasted most of the day. After having breakfast we decided to ride our bikes into town to take pictures and enjoy the white stuff. We tried to soak up every minute of this winter wonderland.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODasEEC04jvwzL7RnuCaFgKV2nQRkbMtN2SqNbgunhgbfXObnsVhnlEmDfNRn8TvPEkNqNUiedjI-EN-Kqc1Af_q_MpGUSMeYHWToClVDpP4PV0pmyv3BBwF0hn4ixXyAzxNuKVxYjNz5/s1600/DSC07783.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODasEEC04jvwzL7RnuCaFgKV2nQRkbMtN2SqNbgunhgbfXObnsVhnlEmDfNRn8TvPEkNqNUiedjI-EN-Kqc1Af_q_MpGUSMeYHWToClVDpP4PV0pmyv3BBwF0hn4ixXyAzxNuKVxYjNz5/s400/DSC07783.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703438208027949970" /></a><br /><br />Our ride to the park<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJbox3TfsZ9g_IRYeROIrSpBnVeJ-QR7uRa9K00n98bD8LlA_7GkhUty0cOtrwUepFFnim2Bf6ywMq04G8YoF4djdspycbRY7_7wzbw5U6ZpBBsNfZ_mQZ2d-1Cr3ejg-Zv8zGXLH3FDe/s1600/DSC07785.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJbox3TfsZ9g_IRYeROIrSpBnVeJ-QR7uRa9K00n98bD8LlA_7GkhUty0cOtrwUepFFnim2Bf6ywMq04G8YoF4djdspycbRY7_7wzbw5U6ZpBBsNfZ_mQZ2d-1Cr3ejg-Zv8zGXLH3FDe/s400/DSC07785.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703438457684290530" /></a><br /><br />Enjoying the Schloss Garten<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZFzcXxMFDnAbS7494rTnElf1N6K0H6jdsIPxV2Ewkd7k5kYa1v96ZHJzsU7nkNmjnmrWsqsR_WZheUJGmrBQf0zMXH2voWogcWsbyml1ZjA5KrOsjcHy7ZvnIyqWMsDBROf97zqVXCJr/s1600/DSC07803.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZFzcXxMFDnAbS7494rTnElf1N6K0H6jdsIPxV2Ewkd7k5kYa1v96ZHJzsU7nkNmjnmrWsqsR_WZheUJGmrBQf0zMXH2voWogcWsbyml1ZjA5KrOsjcHy7ZvnIyqWMsDBROf97zqVXCJr/s400/DSC07803.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703438836804870802" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNG9Et-TiOp36fOgg5C2ap98d_iBFq95h8U-sXyzRRkEewlG9vTCY16S_GV6j5_VbDyWP5Hi_GaOlKgC_lAOEbn-IG_zq_EGy6yxbdls6sHu-cBO1mjzsEFZUvGH3zfh2-U_WmBzovhro/s1600/DSC07805.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNG9Et-TiOp36fOgg5C2ap98d_iBFq95h8U-sXyzRRkEewlG9vTCY16S_GV6j5_VbDyWP5Hi_GaOlKgC_lAOEbn-IG_zq_EGy6yxbdls6sHu-cBO1mjzsEFZUvGH3zfh2-U_WmBzovhro/s400/DSC07805.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703439209389834626" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVBNLICKDlWxcJ9sLQfWLBCOBFQc7Y6GV5j2tUEQRRYoqif_vCySXZBM5pENj-5PU0xOX5HepHlLLRGiXOQvXhB3EXLoBn6JSHEN_jqrXvx81hmTY1ckNU3jYAcGWH48MEs2zycs40W-Y/s1600/DSC07812.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVBNLICKDlWxcJ9sLQfWLBCOBFQc7Y6GV5j2tUEQRRYoqif_vCySXZBM5pENj-5PU0xOX5HepHlLLRGiXOQvXhB3EXLoBn6JSHEN_jqrXvx81hmTY1ckNU3jYAcGWH48MEs2zycs40W-Y/s400/DSC07812.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703439499741288450" /></a><br /><br />Where we made the "final decision" on our HHI show<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1EaPEgJJ1wHRnfI9dWqvCdx0sHNiObTPQpu-111KZfH4TfE3H4InR4dU4RhhkATMw4h7JjSksUV2C2SaH5vRFRS7gB9bqdln7was45VSbevR10S3ZUBZC2KgNa0kL6Jb8kwwwuiuu3Jl3/s1600/DSC07821.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1EaPEgJJ1wHRnfI9dWqvCdx0sHNiObTPQpu-111KZfH4TfE3H4InR4dU4RhhkATMw4h7JjSksUV2C2SaH5vRFRS7gB9bqdln7was45VSbevR10S3ZUBZC2KgNa0kL6Jb8kwwwuiuu3Jl3/s400/DSC07821.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703439896286295330" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwl_Pr_N7IxeCNZDgR7mQxrIN6qp61WSd0iCEmrrB4Z6MazK5cG9jq1ZLswlcldJsIWPaBQK1QeTUaL1l-mqv3wa09PLIpXIrZC3CHAz77B9ZjZMZ1eUzoaVX6bHl1TTUBr7StbMF4EDA/s1600/DSC07820.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwl_Pr_N7IxeCNZDgR7mQxrIN6qp61WSd0iCEmrrB4Z6MazK5cG9jq1ZLswlcldJsIWPaBQK1QeTUaL1l-mqv3wa09PLIpXIrZC3CHAz77B9ZjZMZ1eUzoaVX6bHl1TTUBr7StbMF4EDA/s400/DSC07820.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703440813637572146" /></a><br /><br />Snow covered church<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8Btjx70JtuX_mL-tDRrNrbGo0jU59Jl-thdpkCt5FErVsNDlUK7m3IjyeNfl3jGhoQmAsvhRd1F8p_gSOE322ZMWnuCgdVON4tvsebis7JD1iSKaeRjejmvJ2FvYqnVhFT3967EAL-wW/s1600/DSC07790.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8Btjx70JtuX_mL-tDRrNrbGo0jU59Jl-thdpkCt5FErVsNDlUK7m3IjyeNfl3jGhoQmAsvhRd1F8p_gSOE322ZMWnuCgdVON4tvsebis7JD1iSKaeRjejmvJ2FvYqnVhFT3967EAL-wW/s400/DSC07790.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703440380013904994" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQZJo1TGcZXEmRXuHm23mxd5i-UnOZDmwqhEV3vAXRT8V6ECaqezKucuhG4fnipBPmevvktI_4gW9L3sog6jtXcluULFvsI8x4MxdaD0SmN_rlcxyXoA3JoSHpz7QNVWCcYMyDYJ4eL9o/s1600/DSC07797.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQZJo1TGcZXEmRXuHm23mxd5i-UnOZDmwqhEV3vAXRT8V6ECaqezKucuhG4fnipBPmevvktI_4gW9L3sog6jtXcluULFvsI8x4MxdaD0SmN_rlcxyXoA3JoSHpz7QNVWCcYMyDYJ4eL9o/s400/DSC07797.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703441582382554450" /></a><br /><br />After throwing a few snow balls we decided to try the new fad in Erlangen, bubble tea shops. We rode to one of the three newly opened shops and thoroughly enjoyed a Mango milk tea with tapioka bobos.<br /><br />It was a great Saturday!Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-30059174420832416462012-01-18T12:47:00.003+01:002012-01-18T13:20:53.964+01:00The Next Four Months.We are finally back in Germany after a wonderful time at home with family and friends. While we were home we spent time catching up with family and announcing our new return date. Although we originally planned on going back to the States in July, we are now planning on moving late April/early May. This means that we have four months left in Germany. This is so strange to think about. There is still so much to see, do and plan before the movers arrive.<br /><br />One thing that we finally accomplished was having Phil's frisbee team over for a spaghetti dinner last night. I wish that I had taken pictures of the evening because we had a great time. I prepared a few types of pasta and 5 cheese sauce, meatballs in meat and marinara sauce and a vegetable bolognese. The pasta combined with bruschetta and garlic bread ended up being a hit. It was great to be able to thank the team for welcoming us into their group when we first arrived in Erlangen.<br /><br />We are in the planning process of having family over to visit in March. We may even meet up with them in Copenhagen, which I am really excited about, before heading to our neck of the woods with everyone. It is so much fun to show off our little town and Bavarian living.<br /><br />We also just planned a trip to Vienna over Easter break. This will most likely be our last trip in Europe before heading home.<br /><br />Just in case all of this is not enough we will also be heading back to the States at least once to celebrate the marriage of some dear friends in Orlando.<br /><br />Lots to do and a lot to blog about. I look forward to capturing these last four months and recording all of the memories so that I can re experience it all years from now.<br /><br />As it all winds down and I am so grateful for this incredible adventure.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-5403175267779534152011-12-13T18:08:00.003+01:002011-12-13T18:30:39.034+01:00Counting down the daysIn four days we will be getting on a plane headed home to see family and friends. We have A LOT to get done before Saturday including somehow getting all of our bags under 50lbs. We will be flying into Charlotte to see friends and pick up a few last minute gifts. After a few days in North Carolina we will be getting back on a plane and flying down to Florida to visit Phil's family to celebrate together. After visiting with all of them we will then spend a few days with my family in South Carolina.<br /><br />Although Phil has to head back to Germany for work before the New Year, I will be staying stateside for another week or two.<br /><br />I can not wait! I am also really grateful to be able to live in Germany and still get the chance to spend time with family over the holidays.<br /><br />MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgL4hLiFyblxumEm_onDNJwKUf3-hBK7bQgo4OfPOejsP_MGnmGuPGUIUYwULwI4lbTugrMIymTXFKKt6GJsfgaWEFXdDco6KDpNdYz3WcNygIq89Ug5NS9qmss0H2BYrFySNCTtpLlHd/s1600/DSC07654.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgL4hLiFyblxumEm_onDNJwKUf3-hBK7bQgo4OfPOejsP_MGnmGuPGUIUYwULwI4lbTugrMIymTXFKKt6GJsfgaWEFXdDco6KDpNdYz3WcNygIq89Ug5NS9qmss0H2BYrFySNCTtpLlHd/s400/DSC07654.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685666499742479826" /></a>Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-44358016614688346622011-12-02T09:00:00.001+01:002011-12-02T09:00:15.815+01:00ChristkindlsmarktUpon arriving in Nuremberg we were greeted by the Christmas angel.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZ4mQmBdQsGFUN_Q1-IUlqlsrA3so8P0Z3V26cL0qQJXm4RskJxrxPwuQnEZnfb5Wjth_Pv6OQQR4LJkRxo71mcZHr-HvniI-1JOtdhKWmk0kZSXoER-U65qLh7_UYXtrq3s9IWXWzbsT/s1600/DSC07665.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZ4mQmBdQsGFUN_Q1-IUlqlsrA3so8P0Z3V26cL0qQJXm4RskJxrxPwuQnEZnfb5Wjth_Pv6OQQR4LJkRxo71mcZHr-HvniI-1JOtdhKWmk0kZSXoER-U65qLh7_UYXtrq3s9IWXWzbsT/s400/DSC07665.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679814642459204162" /></a><br /><br />We had to make way for the carriage rides.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMZD_pH0Z7UD4LEEfWk5QOEyegQ1z9woDHlL_qdXOw2RhEuM43Nk3YPzitSIipMzl0pf0MfW935-GuzRBG364maDGZ3weRbAepakqnahSC80XcGlr6LAXizdV9lS8KrNCTbUJ4M7qc7sB/s1600/DSC07689.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMZD_pH0Z7UD4LEEfWk5QOEyegQ1z9woDHlL_qdXOw2RhEuM43Nk3YPzitSIipMzl0pf0MfW935-GuzRBG364maDGZ3weRbAepakqnahSC80XcGlr6LAXizdV9lS8KrNCTbUJ4M7qc7sB/s400/DSC07689.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679815021526300450" /></a><br /><br />We are here! After battling the crowds we eventually made it to the center of the market.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwlxIIYmgR4sqefYkKM2fGBGTPa5xDShXWPO815vgsO1jGx2_CD0UT-2dWD6qoOAZCbD9yC2LvlHWEKrLcjWUQwCJc6OrACC3DWIrnCF1zLNUVjp76WwvYumeXbDH8n7mlNjrlxmp7CGbD/s1600/DSC07691.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwlxIIYmgR4sqefYkKM2fGBGTPa5xDShXWPO815vgsO1jGx2_CD0UT-2dWD6qoOAZCbD9yC2LvlHWEKrLcjWUQwCJc6OrACC3DWIrnCF1zLNUVjp76WwvYumeXbDH8n7mlNjrlxmp7CGbD/s400/DSC07691.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679815314350554994" /></a><br /><br />I love the variety of crafts and treats being sold at the Christmas market. This along with the delicious smells helps to create a very warm experience.<br /><br />A few of our favorite vendors.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCJ_E6sVR57XMx0NxQYkeM-Z7HDqc8FebqmQOhUFwzsep9kPvLXB_JDuRHazDiacxDHSxqU4wRp_C8WdFtVZog43gAHl-UI2rtPGA6TudxZ00gavIE95LbdrTyq9BG2UZrb6dsKOCLmSD/s1600/DSC07680.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCJ_E6sVR57XMx0NxQYkeM-Z7HDqc8FebqmQOhUFwzsep9kPvLXB_JDuRHazDiacxDHSxqU4wRp_C8WdFtVZog43gAHl-UI2rtPGA6TudxZ00gavIE95LbdrTyq9BG2UZrb6dsKOCLmSD/s400/DSC07680.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679816968644664498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhgckhKSYBWYQDtaMi9OWCswnOWc6T-ZFJoZBHUmGwUQATegUUZi3T9Ni0Iv_dwOZDIiC95FV-XhjBMjSQQmm-Sco-IDkZusUGGXHO9huD-7wnt4un8gjO9u4uPXOlesedEpoIAF413NZF/s1600/DSC07682.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOWtv1q556yXpgQCBT1-jHG2faRYdn8MmB13snECP2lUZVCEKcbcY2m1qbxoXnrUwgZznFUv9IjU_1W3yjGXyN1vnzSQmfZ_Dr5hB8Dap1SYFNLGWEOjXbG1ZfezZK09xIpyl9j4tv9A2q/s400/DSC07669.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679816364108411010" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84gcZ_AvXYVh2lgrSQbZKjrVtQPT-pcIiYzwisbVN8-K7fxYTJcrpz5hjPTL4jKjUDRKQq7DoUBDBtCCkj6hVuRFzsaeMsPnCxwoOKL7xYnzwtk2ido3m01blmi0UMDaVp3On4LIfdhTG/s1600/DSC07666.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84gcZ_AvXYVh2lgrSQbZKjrVtQPT-pcIiYzwisbVN8-K7fxYTJcrpz5hjPTL4jKjUDRKQq7DoUBDBtCCkj6hVuRFzsaeMsPnCxwoOKL7xYnzwtk2ido3m01blmi0UMDaVp3On4LIfdhTG/s400/DSC07666.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679817901350587282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfvGG820oFA-8Qa3Fjbbp4rjn0_GAQC6vReihHSEbzCk0Vhyphenhyphenv4KbObPQjB4Axrs2uOgx6UuqMlVZauBy3mGmVwDTnK2AlOTlvC9YXbHPYsT9GPpJ6BPvNtCPmETPGcc_cjeGcsjL9iIdV/s1600/DSC07685.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfvGG820oFA-8Qa3Fjbbp4rjn0_GAQC6vReihHSEbzCk0Vhyphenhyphenv4KbObPQjB4Axrs2uOgx6UuqMlVZauBy3mGmVwDTnK2AlOTlvC9YXbHPYsT9GPpJ6BPvNtCPmETPGcc_cjeGcsjL9iIdV/s400/DSC07685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679818348804187858" /></a><br /><br />We even saw the famous fig people.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSC3Pl5rbkHXDaJw4btR-6uoMgR_Gj-DwD-oHe6WECVrU0DrswtuCA_MzWVLxWg-0QCydE4CzO79yNgNgx34ELKFAK8c4lkZ4E4c8qswm81ujkWuqL5gogV13GwrcKO_AHu4Gs2PJhCqGG/s1600/DSC07670.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSC3Pl5rbkHXDaJw4btR-6uoMgR_Gj-DwD-oHe6WECVrU0DrswtuCA_MzWVLxWg-0QCydE4CzO79yNgNgx34ELKFAK8c4lkZ4E4c8qswm81ujkWuqL5gogV13GwrcKO_AHu4Gs2PJhCqGG/s400/DSC07670.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679817326438738354" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSqO6WrqdWG61obPVuwbVVupKRFU-88TCzqW-iIqLPRYeHpruTJ8ueXH5iJkaxJX4ZUgKEY6DSNQJhGqn6KSg5dHa8PxihpaP09wfUIKZhugoziS8yDjHxALeR5P3MU82ZWJwg9F6lHRE/s1600/DSC07671.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSqO6WrqdWG61obPVuwbVVupKRFU-88TCzqW-iIqLPRYeHpruTJ8ueXH5iJkaxJX4ZUgKEY6DSNQJhGqn6KSg5dHa8PxihpaP09wfUIKZhugoziS8yDjHxALeR5P3MU82ZWJwg9F6lHRE/s400/DSC07671.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679817576111231202" /></a><br /><br />After several hours at the market we decided to head back into Erlangen to get off our feet. On the way to the train station we passed a women selling roasted chesnutts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAx6lmfFeJgxn5qlXW_IWmBJ4pCM5i8orGNoqA7xtGelUnjO9lwZfG3kAPf5HPNy17gYiQ6iVjclXeajLmlSV5QHO3zI3X_4bC-FJ1bC4vmdxq7KU6yKk7q4yoDgWROmUVGaBX3xiUpHN/s1600/DSC07697.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAx6lmfFeJgxn5qlXW_IWmBJ4pCM5i8orGNoqA7xtGelUnjO9lwZfG3kAPf5HPNy17gYiQ6iVjclXeajLmlSV5QHO3zI3X_4bC-FJ1bC4vmdxq7KU6yKk7q4yoDgWROmUVGaBX3xiUpHN/s400/DSC07697.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679819036888643490" /></a><br /><br />We also passed a few street performers and beautiful lights on our way home. It was a great evening and I am so glad that we still have the rest of December to enjoy the Christkindlmart.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeZ6zWrIAIrTikRvYiRgWG3DVuEsFrKFdzRVOYCryRfQUR7ETudBsuJMbZce0rqLvDbCmOP7pBCPfxo0C-HM-od19LETMae7aKtmvO0y8cz5nnF9pFiD8YWQIvQiWEZEP7bCVWGQ5f0Gj/s1600/DSC07699.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeZ6zWrIAIrTikRvYiRgWG3DVuEsFrKFdzRVOYCryRfQUR7ETudBsuJMbZce0rqLvDbCmOP7pBCPfxo0C-HM-od19LETMae7aKtmvO0y8cz5nnF9pFiD8YWQIvQiWEZEP7bCVWGQ5f0Gj/s400/DSC07699.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679819836369682722" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KdCb4BJqADUt7o5cZInqk4F9nd9Rh1w6lfY1BMbRHpD7mVL40Ym9GdcnFZndNfkOGr3Kg376cPffOxbx5JAPMs9qCA1qJEjY5ysM33Nzeg3edUyJ6I86jvNPGslsrCaK5sh9v5p9Uzkd/s1600/DSC07692.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KdCb4BJqADUt7o5cZInqk4F9nd9Rh1w6lfY1BMbRHpD7mVL40Ym9GdcnFZndNfkOGr3Kg376cPffOxbx5JAPMs9qCA1qJEjY5ysM33Nzeg3edUyJ6I86jvNPGslsrCaK5sh9v5p9Uzkd/s400/DSC07692.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679819685936546258" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUYwAI1GxSPW6SwosNXYG5j0Rzx3OvsM5ysiF8iqtCpEBdE_Vb3_Z40p8EWvHp-IIWOv9t_WC5UvNM3Syr4RifbrjOWAH8MzqapIXXiw9LDHSdm20MgUFETmObcFFlh8lKflnzWKgdGV3/s1600/DSC07695.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUYwAI1GxSPW6SwosNXYG5j0Rzx3OvsM5ysiF8iqtCpEBdE_Vb3_Z40p8EWvHp-IIWOv9t_WC5UvNM3Syr4RifbrjOWAH8MzqapIXXiw9LDHSdm20MgUFETmObcFFlh8lKflnzWKgdGV3/s400/DSC07695.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679820208936264002" /></a>Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-64147006720199534382011-11-30T16:35:00.013+01:002011-11-30T17:29:34.379+01:00Thanksgiving part 2Last night we gathered with 22 members of our church group to celebrate another Thanksgiving. It was a great time with lots of food. It was also fun to gather with people from all lover the world. This meant that we had a variety of dishes including incredible English salads and even an African dish.<br /><br />It was a wonderful time of getting to know everyone a little bit better and being reminded of what we are thankful for.<br /><br />We set up a few tables.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBEv3InF5BECxEinquB3i2Gwx2yFNi-8RFuSmCPatou253Q0hsBLIB6uw9Y0yGK73DJ2ANWrTEECEu1UnAQjPoDnydfyJt_eYNiIKQ7VXsDEMfh_WFmAoA6EaGLUQZ80nX-4iExdPhAhDN/s1600/DSC07708.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBEv3InF5BECxEinquB3i2Gwx2yFNi-8RFuSmCPatou253Q0hsBLIB6uw9Y0yGK73DJ2ANWrTEECEu1UnAQjPoDnydfyJt_eYNiIKQ7VXsDEMfh_WFmAoA6EaGLUQZ80nX-4iExdPhAhDN/s400/DSC07708.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680819742311601394" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjkAxgxWnO5VC25ySnAOzrCk9lXAIspEzUXsckbDZwCOTG_S9sTIZee4l-iDw4LuGw8r1eWFkz23mtePwZxzwR0b6rrfabHyuUif36TvQxUrlCMfXonL4k-42z2G4dBkvzW47l4Fs07zir/s1600/DSC07711.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjkAxgxWnO5VC25ySnAOzrCk9lXAIspEzUXsckbDZwCOTG_S9sTIZee4l-iDw4LuGw8r1eWFkz23mtePwZxzwR0b6rrfabHyuUif36TvQxUrlCMfXonL4k-42z2G4dBkvzW47l4Fs07zir/s400/DSC07711.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680819397962920594" /></a><br /><br />and finished preparing the turkey and a few sides before people arrived. Our dear friend Lydia came over early to help.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmV-r1dVB6hWJcMiy4Tx63U1xNYnM-b36T-7R6FqQPCicTdH1MzbeXKsY4hExOO1kqSx-m6uHNrFZ8eix1bEcbj0cMWSpRm55HShLyaOlKBgNMgPQcZ-jdDyV8xq1wPAjmCGMMLYAk8KP/s1600/DSC07718.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmV-r1dVB6hWJcMiy4Tx63U1xNYnM-b36T-7R6FqQPCicTdH1MzbeXKsY4hExOO1kqSx-m6uHNrFZ8eix1bEcbj0cMWSpRm55HShLyaOlKBgNMgPQcZ-jdDyV8xq1wPAjmCGMMLYAk8KP/s400/DSC07718.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680820129721070402" /></a><br /><br />Phil carved our little turkeys (a 6lb bird was the largest one I could find, so we had two).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUPuMgK_1OZ0O6EHha7MhaFQXW5DDUoFT4YtTCJJ3l1NN920Hw4qMMXs2-OkJkyygJAGa-Qs_SyMl6Y3DGmhkh5TK47mpxqOWyOAnp56jXQaoJxsojhd25rS1ki1A_hvzrVeplzcSnz2D/s1600/DSC07730.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUPuMgK_1OZ0O6EHha7MhaFQXW5DDUoFT4YtTCJJ3l1NN920Hw4qMMXs2-OkJkyygJAGa-Qs_SyMl6Y3DGmhkh5TK47mpxqOWyOAnp56jXQaoJxsojhd25rS1ki1A_hvzrVeplzcSnz2D/s400/DSC07730.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680821134221162290" /></a><br /><br />Once we put out a few sweets for the kids, people began to arrive.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjRHWQ8ncbbFe1Sc-g52xTx4VhMZgODd7zHZkvuxRi8q40JOdK_fGEBGNjdUZmiVBvEe57DV8gqEjD19yRxFJPdByRS4_oS2Clrr8PTySJxPZpbWc8k-RNHVu3bBVvMi03NsyXsdmj2lK/s1600/DSC07723.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjRHWQ8ncbbFe1Sc-g52xTx4VhMZgODd7zHZkvuxRi8q40JOdK_fGEBGNjdUZmiVBvEe57DV8gqEjD19yRxFJPdByRS4_oS2Clrr8PTySJxPZpbWc8k-RNHVu3bBVvMi03NsyXsdmj2lK/s400/DSC07723.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680820793632629762" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHqSsB_gYbrPD45Aqq9t8FBrWFGxc9k8qkgpO8Msv_mQN6IxO72sEUPDe3fxLCG3AIjghC68dYJ_HXoRBNTk70tJNGZQcn95I0q_WUehRXgkceV789K8rsqbAZavCbEOW9oxRa3J5Hf5c/s1600/DSC07732.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHqSsB_gYbrPD45Aqq9t8FBrWFGxc9k8qkgpO8Msv_mQN6IxO72sEUPDe3fxLCG3AIjghC68dYJ_HXoRBNTk70tJNGZQcn95I0q_WUehRXgkceV789K8rsqbAZavCbEOW9oxRa3J5Hf5c/s400/DSC07732.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680821736882131586" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mNrnTCWAI81SWAAv2pW9fZXfiU7UAJy_328axZqHcjhBHsrLbfwNfNdV6F8p4Iq1YoEia3gdETO5ZI9NtTN85EMWHSpvL8hDd8T9M2WbgeJi1v4QdzB80VT25iRyYPvd1d1ijIdgHAuB/s1600/DSC07736.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mNrnTCWAI81SWAAv2pW9fZXfiU7UAJy_328axZqHcjhBHsrLbfwNfNdV6F8p4Iq1YoEia3gdETO5ZI9NtTN85EMWHSpvL8hDd8T9M2WbgeJi1v4QdzB80VT25iRyYPvd1d1ijIdgHAuB/s400/DSC07736.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680822029807939858" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QIWKpEWYpNcMfRToyyMthaoLe5FZ4TAl2OQLRkzih5UHYDQMteiF0PF_XXiDvcIXutLjUvTjMTa8apIswPML9agmfMlM1M_t2O33t835xoaRYrkKkBKxRwVbyrkOuB3o3oMlSAvTeK8W/s1600/DSC07768.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QIWKpEWYpNcMfRToyyMthaoLe5FZ4TAl2OQLRkzih5UHYDQMteiF0PF_XXiDvcIXutLjUvTjMTa8apIswPML9agmfMlM1M_t2O33t835xoaRYrkKkBKxRwVbyrkOuB3o3oMlSAvTeK8W/s400/DSC07768.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680822462091889522" /></a><br /><br />Then it was time for dessert. We had several homemade treats including pumpkin pie, tiramisu, fruit and cream cake, cupcakes, cookies and raspberry sorbet.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0KI7kOgFET24BkQiP8XlwcREf4-b0jxjD67_5eHJ2W6EAhY_ClWSNTjf4w2YfUZ1LVl-f4u6LCzHxXNppoJoxyVz3LyKx1iN6Ydwyc6l8vo_Wu7ASuiqRrLz5XT-IPBBmvwZtCvX9cE25/s1600/DSC07748.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0KI7kOgFET24BkQiP8XlwcREf4-b0jxjD67_5eHJ2W6EAhY_ClWSNTjf4w2YfUZ1LVl-f4u6LCzHxXNppoJoxyVz3LyKx1iN6Ydwyc6l8vo_Wu7ASuiqRrLz5XT-IPBBmvwZtCvX9cE25/s400/DSC07748.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680823012602679858" /></a><br /><br />Several of our friends that came over are students at the local university. I love that students are always willing to take leftovers home with them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimsmBdt0QZnu3yM5r0GE7iMmtTxN1p67GdcjA4bzjq4yzUTyHorwRBC5oOFBWJSZu3Cuqyg26jaOvE3Sx-Gs0RHVfxxQwyHEcMNsAWzNk4gggzIVsgZYyQ5RJMsTy17OaBVIxDyqvO5KB/s1600/DSC07780.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimsmBdt0QZnu3yM5r0GE7iMmtTxN1p67GdcjA4bzjq4yzUTyHorwRBC5oOFBWJSZu3Cuqyg26jaOvE3Sx-Gs0RHVfxxQwyHEcMNsAWzNk4gggzIVsgZYyQ5RJMsTy17OaBVIxDyqvO5KB/s400/DSC07780.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680824690531383010" /></a><br /><br />It was a great time of thankfulness.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg893rp7MDhRlmBfdy4geXvMp8C33dvt5uAy9pviqN6W4rUSm9BYBxoCy0MvZFL6-NUxtr9KC9tqF8cVYc86dLMsByQTzJteKyBbtXZihDLVFEe390pqprI6Gki-IpjY2s-qCNJzMg4SQg/s1600/DSC07782.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg893rp7MDhRlmBfdy4geXvMp8C33dvt5uAy9pviqN6W4rUSm9BYBxoCy0MvZFL6-NUxtr9KC9tqF8cVYc86dLMsByQTzJteKyBbtXZihDLVFEe390pqprI6Gki-IpjY2s-qCNJzMg4SQg/s400/DSC07782.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680825033452766674" /></a>Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-58682594371855896312011-11-28T07:22:00.002+01:002011-11-28T07:22:00.629+01:00Friends, Christmas Markets and LOTS of FoodThis weekend our friend Amber came to visit. She spent four days with us before heading to Switzerland for work and just happened to arrive at the start of the Christmas market season. I was so excited to show her around Erlangen, introduce her to Bavarian baked goods and walk around a few Christmas markets.<br /><br />We went out for Indian food (a first for Amber....still not sure how that is possible).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOP24o4mudxyHvtLQ5PupFmmhsK65zHRcuRS9RYHtZjjgeReMhYdM9-bsA-hmXNmLJxWcQc_TRLifT2drefI-Ap8CBAHLLidrCZ7Tff9KmhIONCvBptPMSdpl5Ukpgn71UM23zkwVPbff/s1600/IMG_9035.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOP24o4mudxyHvtLQ5PupFmmhsK65zHRcuRS9RYHtZjjgeReMhYdM9-bsA-hmXNmLJxWcQc_TRLifT2drefI-Ap8CBAHLLidrCZ7Tff9KmhIONCvBptPMSdpl5Ukpgn71UM23zkwVPbff/s400/IMG_9035.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679744083632782114" /></a><br /><br />I introduced her to Krapfen.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjboiyiSWC8NYK-ncCk-OmCDayjUcdG5p4lTJCMlHfY-sU9ZEyDB6QilhjCMgqJptwYf7e10NF8QrixlWN3t7JV-6UvDkaULvzh13xYsCpsB-rO9_wndfBj_i4GLp3iWpSGCpOZCUMezV/s1600/IMG_9051.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjboiyiSWC8NYK-ncCk-OmCDayjUcdG5p4lTJCMlHfY-sU9ZEyDB6QilhjCMgqJptwYf7e10NF8QrixlWN3t7JV-6UvDkaULvzh13xYsCpsB-rO9_wndfBj_i4GLp3iWpSGCpOZCUMezV/s400/IMG_9051.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679744514180511794" /></a><br /><br />We drank lots of coffee at a few of my favorite spots. It was important to keep this Florida girl warm and awake after traveling.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0aKXPga1e79ozC0bAaq0tlxkWIoEQsAkFv2khuGMFmkvsJ_Ws-lQTmNTDtPQcKKLdSJ_Krd00xwIzmeT71KMkf2CWnPMXsgUjB4TVYrAcKnbvXdZpYirklemb7m5XR6COedLeyEL59RI/s1600/IMG_9031.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0aKXPga1e79ozC0bAaq0tlxkWIoEQsAkFv2khuGMFmkvsJ_Ws-lQTmNTDtPQcKKLdSJ_Krd00xwIzmeT71KMkf2CWnPMXsgUjB4TVYrAcKnbvXdZpYirklemb7m5XR6COedLeyEL59RI/s400/IMG_9031.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679744928925601842" /></a><br /><br />We walked around Erlangen.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQb60KPozsgUu-p3qFFPpciv6hn7Criudv7ybfIxJho0Zek3S5WhJU4K1ObKzNU9zUN7Ke66zTEa-_w77gKjaIjgMjTjK0kYMN3z4Uf99gEjmAOHeApruv1wA9jl737eY-rGue24-Tp0Z/s1600/IMG_9008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQb60KPozsgUu-p3qFFPpciv6hn7Criudv7ybfIxJho0Zek3S5WhJU4K1ObKzNU9zUN7Ke66zTEa-_w77gKjaIjgMjTjK0kYMN3z4Uf99gEjmAOHeApruv1wA9jl737eY-rGue24-Tp0Z/s400/IMG_9008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679745336504365458" /></a><br /><br />And then traveled to Nuremberg to enjoy the Christkindlsmarkt<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4Ij8lDRpAim8C7EnX5JWTujBPZsj68ld2DUudo_zGa-bwG1Axay9omREBPxh4rU4_EyrAo_WpmlVy_R1JMxe3eu13dRLEe0VeiB3P_JF9q69lNS86xZeO3-AlXDtYlBxLI6qkqbnh8-Z/s1600/IMG_9096.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4Ij8lDRpAim8C7EnX5JWTujBPZsj68ld2DUudo_zGa-bwG1Axay9omREBPxh4rU4_EyrAo_WpmlVy_R1JMxe3eu13dRLEe0VeiB3P_JF9q69lNS86xZeO3-AlXDtYlBxLI6qkqbnh8-Z/s400/IMG_9096.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679745784249766930" /></a><br /><br />Turning the gold ring at the fountain.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Lz99QaRQSwjdQXJ33-XtOhKTaKhCA3iPxMgOHSAQgnMa4owLPDi26nk8v62CdC1kAJya7detMiy425TtRrOv_yBwJRu2SYxmzPJgNSNik1otH3S3QtTahCc77mZRiOzcb8px9cL3KDJl/s1600/DSC07690.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Lz99QaRQSwjdQXJ33-XtOhKTaKhCA3iPxMgOHSAQgnMa4owLPDi26nk8v62CdC1kAJya7detMiy425TtRrOv_yBwJRu2SYxmzPJgNSNik1otH3S3QtTahCc77mZRiOzcb8px9cL3KDJl/s400/DSC07690.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679746228548410962" /></a><br /><br />We slowly made our way through the crowds and enjoyed looking at all of the Christmas treats. It was really strange to hear most people speaking English as we walked.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1dyPX2MYl3dUbT-MxU-ZOI-L_CYhQCz4uGQpz8WIkmY4CCgqxCNrQbqJKXHTucrM8EhmRfkm-1aw8aplMXfrDS5aFWbC3pHl91U08seZuOC2jdv1FsOmmdM7NlJYyVWYW4zsIEqmlVK2/s1600/DSC07668.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1dyPX2MYl3dUbT-MxU-ZOI-L_CYhQCz4uGQpz8WIkmY4CCgqxCNrQbqJKXHTucrM8EhmRfkm-1aw8aplMXfrDS5aFWbC3pHl91U08seZuOC2jdv1FsOmmdM7NlJYyVWYW4zsIEqmlVK2/s400/DSC07668.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679747797320255842" /></a><br /><br />After walking around for a few hours we took a break and enjoyed a warm nutella covered waffle.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhRBfg0wPIJIY7RoEP765wYh3ziAGvJGWXAND87_U_Y9K9fIPhHFtA2jCjTtRIj_C6HNSNQ0lSKhZgG49uMik9ACggRGdN4U52WNd6shVLoRuBTa_Dkf3Blz5sPnt5sh24pvbL-INkE-b/s1600/DSC07677.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhRBfg0wPIJIY7RoEP765wYh3ziAGvJGWXAND87_U_Y9K9fIPhHFtA2jCjTtRIj_C6HNSNQ0lSKhZgG49uMik9ACggRGdN4U52WNd6shVLoRuBTa_Dkf3Blz5sPnt5sh24pvbL-INkE-b/s400/DSC07677.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679747037054882002" /></a><br /><br />We finished our evening in Nuremberg with a pretzel and decided to head back to Erlangen.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvxnJDrvmOtzyIqEZNP3eQEIGd3swSXomZYnbrRq1z0xxzKyUJDZDH7dq8ex69tywHgl17azLiCiXEQqsxGX1_QH-tC0pZOZGXILzRKPUNqxmNljDo5w01DOhrIZpf3flDTXbJzwbCadA/s1600/IMG_9098.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvxnJDrvmOtzyIqEZNP3eQEIGd3swSXomZYnbrRq1z0xxzKyUJDZDH7dq8ex69tywHgl17azLiCiXEQqsxGX1_QH-tC0pZOZGXILzRKPUNqxmNljDo5w01DOhrIZpf3flDTXbJzwbCadA/s400/IMG_9098.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679748604693759922" /></a><br /><br />Once back in Erlangen we introduced Amber to a few more friends at the Erlangen Christmas market.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJodm2agm6btX2icID3NEWSHA7vqqWrOybMMzCaX4FG31WModPHC7Oovor9zCg4QZcEMIglfLvrckjTDypEStVyGt8N8CmUqoPaaP7mYv6IDD2Llo0q1VHw6J0waysCkCgOjAjPAlGaP5W/s1600/DSC07702.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJodm2agm6btX2icID3NEWSHA7vqqWrOybMMzCaX4FG31WModPHC7Oovor9zCg4QZcEMIglfLvrckjTDypEStVyGt8N8CmUqoPaaP7mYv6IDD2Llo0q1VHw6J0waysCkCgOjAjPAlGaP5W/s400/DSC07702.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679749273866642850" /></a><br /><br />And then walked back home under the lights.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblKT455yfsIOF7ju_EBTd0lvSW5rf6Bd0oWk7OxzPmKJ7c2AhXHaG2ERTlIs5Zo7Su0NCggxnmPNcFXGFgX8LnG7EafjhuXRW3t4ei9vwYS4ZLQQ2cutac5Pw7SCHmKCvC6FIxB8_XIz1/s1600/DSC07704.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblKT455yfsIOF7ju_EBTd0lvSW5rf6Bd0oWk7OxzPmKJ7c2AhXHaG2ERTlIs5Zo7Su0NCggxnmPNcFXGFgX8LnG7EafjhuXRW3t4ei9vwYS4ZLQQ2cutac5Pw7SCHmKCvC6FIxB8_XIz1/s400/DSC07704.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679821343103996802" /></a><br /><br />It was a great weekend spent getting to know our dear friend a little better. I so love surprise visits and this one was especially sweet.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-35176184074730068842011-11-21T11:41:00.000+01:002011-11-21T13:55:55.704+01:00Giving Thanks!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HUQurX3A69DOMjyKDaQpiKZGrUPfb7Ob4y_Nz3GIgsSGZdZXVc8KrQxrzgdmbszNlKYpUjUc-ns5SOSGmD-jHc23FKUEwtffhSPHQ9TLu3zZ0kD9wI5IzU0nZAxvvYduxLmUd8bnrxIp/s1600/DSC07627.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HUQurX3A69DOMjyKDaQpiKZGrUPfb7Ob4y_Nz3GIgsSGZdZXVc8KrQxrzgdmbszNlKYpUjUc-ns5SOSGmD-jHc23FKUEwtffhSPHQ9TLu3zZ0kD9wI5IzU0nZAxvvYduxLmUd8bnrxIp/s400/DSC07627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677424908504257826" /></a>
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<br />We were known for doing Thanksgiving Big, back in the States. We would invite everyone we knew over to bring a dish and celebrate Thanksgiving together. Your friends are the ones that often times become your family when you move away. It just make sense to invite them over when you are celebrating thankfulness and blessings.
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<br />When I first met Phil his Thanksgiving gatherings would include 70 to 80 people at his bachelor pad. When we got married, and no longer had use of the big house, we had a yearly gathering at our home with a smaller group of 20-25. Now that we are here in Germany we do not have the space to have everyone over so we had to cut it down to 15 on Friday evening. Even though it was a smaller group it was still a wonderful and warm time with great friends.
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<br />Getting excited about the homemade mashed potatoes
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<br />We even had a few pilgrims and Indians join the feast.
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<br />After dinner we moved into the living room for games and a lot of laughing. It was a great evening.
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<br />We will be celebrating Thanksgiving II on the 29th with another group of friends from church. We have so much to be thankful for.
<br />Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-87458869374639408282011-11-14T07:52:00.001+01:002011-11-14T10:50:14.339+01:00Auf Gehts Erlangen!This weekend we had the pleasure of cheering on our friend Hannah as she dominated on the basketball court. Hannah is a fellow expat, works with Phil, and will be living in Charlotte when she and her husband return to the States...Yay! Hannah is the type of girl that everyone wants to be friends with. There is a lot to love about Hannah; one of her great qualities is her impressive athletic ability. She is a lot of fun to watch because she plays 100% for the entire game.<br />We decided to surprise her with a large and very loud cheering section. We made a few signs, and bundled up for the chilly walk to the gym.<br /><br />I think she was touched and we had a great time leading the stands in cheers and encouraging the team.<br /><br />Here she is shooting a free throw.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHY4q02GjLxe8ScUByEFB83OGJ5affdvdzBzr-YRg4AAjEuW9y6i-yNCZsYH8dKjZq_YDwL_Kfnbk7pFleWmg8orVnpyulGZeVO-aVb4TfIByRn_-FR0Z1VsDcIukjGVhwhrf6A-atY9-/s1600/DSC07081.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHY4q02GjLxe8ScUByEFB83OGJ5affdvdzBzr-YRg4AAjEuW9y6i-yNCZsYH8dKjZq_YDwL_Kfnbk7pFleWmg8orVnpyulGZeVO-aVb4TfIByRn_-FR0Z1VsDcIukjGVhwhrf6A-atY9-/s400/DSC07081.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674557049616933426" border="0" /></a><br /><br />DEFENSE!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2mNb7qDS0VIPpOlAIaSaiaT6hsQkMXg3oTxcpw1QXOM47UIYeynRnqrLXjFOfJlmGJJEF0A9Bcf6PnsubtW2TQZV-y_hVKh-AQNTNOSq2uRI83ccw-KWP2xWnOiNKQtRsxfrCGnQy2WL/s1600/DSC07154.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2mNb7qDS0VIPpOlAIaSaiaT6hsQkMXg3oTxcpw1QXOM47UIYeynRnqrLXjFOfJlmGJJEF0A9Bcf6PnsubtW2TQZV-y_hVKh-AQNTNOSq2uRI83ccw-KWP2xWnOiNKQtRsxfrCGnQy2WL/s400/DSC07154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674561478276749074" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The cheering squad<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFewj5JwuHxkwA78XdFx2Cswl6z9GYG3OEvlQxsqjAjDn6pSbZnLgf2X-WKVO3TsOVXIZJoSNdc1ccH8Mm92tLcr1YDzcWcPr6YO1pNlTZIJEu6ZVhxnYSsZXV6PvWZV6qxu7G8mFgh74/s1600/DSC07182.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFewj5JwuHxkwA78XdFx2Cswl6z9GYG3OEvlQxsqjAjDn6pSbZnLgf2X-WKVO3TsOVXIZJoSNdc1ccH8Mm92tLcr1YDzcWcPr6YO1pNlTZIJEu6ZVhxnYSsZXV6PvWZV6qxu7G8mFgh74/s400/DSC07182.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674561855769020674" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It was a great game and the girls walked away with a win. We then headed to the bowling alley to celebrate.<br /><br />It was a great weekend and now it is time to start preparing for our Thanksgiving celebration. Our first party will be taking place at our house this Friday. My biggest task will be to try to find a turkey that is at least 10lbs. This should be interesting.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-26405928394598105542011-11-10T18:46:00.005+01:002011-11-10T19:11:24.609+01:00It's That Time of YearIt is an exciting time of year for the two of us for several reasons....<br /><br />Our flights are booked to fly home next month to see family and friends. It has been 7 months since we have been home and even that trip was only for a few days to film. I am so ready to see everyone and celebrate together.<br /><br />Something else that is making me smile is watching the locals gather together to build wooden stalls in preparation for the upcoming Christmas markets.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv00ZnETbMftL2gSe53UcBfr3PBOhije82nD39yx40o-R5B7u7Tl8msITvBWduyNrsWYPMHHDfmwqv3n2rbFMqlL4i8I3QJ7rNTQ-6k10PuIDxEFxIR9pJsth7fmW8h7YTNeOcKNkD1_EP/s1600/IMG_0772.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv00ZnETbMftL2gSe53UcBfr3PBOhije82nD39yx40o-R5B7u7Tl8msITvBWduyNrsWYPMHHDfmwqv3n2rbFMqlL4i8I3QJ7rNTQ-6k10PuIDxEFxIR9pJsth7fmW8h7YTNeOcKNkD1_EP/s400/IMG_0772.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673428917411792178" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Since this will be our last Christmas season in Germany I am determined to visit several Christmas markets this year. There is something about walking around in the snow, sipping gluhwein and munching on warm candied nuts all while being surrounded by some of the most beautiful decorations that I have ever seen. It is incredible and we are planning on hitting Erlangen (of course), Wurzburg, Nurnberg and Forcheim this year.<br /><br />The Tree is up at home. This will make for an interesting Thanksgiving party but I just couldn't wait any longer.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpyqCnvg48vLkKkT4SQuY2O1XnaTyM5bXvany9hacXbl4Nki-CgoN_uvLO1szrJ2HoEqob0qeetMjlpzvPes8jlFnMUm-tO4eOCAQ8ZocjXFs70NlsXQvS2aTGvD88YC5LkMKM4aKJaKE/s1600/IMG_0774.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpyqCnvg48vLkKkT4SQuY2O1XnaTyM5bXvany9hacXbl4Nki-CgoN_uvLO1szrJ2HoEqob0qeetMjlpzvPes8jlFnMUm-tO4eOCAQ8ZocjXFs70NlsXQvS2aTGvD88YC5LkMKM4aKJaKE/s400/IMG_0774.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673429401711453442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And finally, we just found out that a good friend from the States will be spending a few days with us starting on Thanksgiving day. I am so excited to hangout, introduce her to our town and, of course, the Christmas markets.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-52544010406765367812011-10-26T23:35:00.002+02:002011-10-27T09:18:35.785+02:00The Decorations Are Up!As I rode my bike around town I came across this...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRbSE0he8-E9bctbJnkIUw1n3TYhCajHJDESD9O1ZzgY9MList5voqGmsP1D2RIT83no15cWMkZN5ngFcxFRTM_yYEAnfKDqOC9ILKav5Yi2w4mDYMGzApq-Z8YdCJ2c4MJr3zFJ8_Xws/s1600/IMG_0743.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRbSE0he8-E9bctbJnkIUw1n3TYhCajHJDESD9O1ZzgY9MList5voqGmsP1D2RIT83no15cWMkZN5ngFcxFRTM_yYEAnfKDqOC9ILKav5Yi2w4mDYMGzApq-Z8YdCJ2c4MJr3zFJ8_Xws/s400/IMG_0743.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667763436047574962" /></a><br /><br />I guess this is what happens when you are a country that does not celebrate Halloween or Thanksgiving. Santa comes in October.<br /><br />This is why I start decorating for Christmas on November 1st (here in Germany). It is just so hard to wait when the whole town is covered in lights and there are talks of snow.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-74692592178219746202011-10-24T09:57:00.001+02:002011-10-24T09:57:00.295+02:00You are never to old to play with LegosIf Legos are of no interest to you, you may want to skip this post.<br /><br />This weekend we did something that I have wanted to do since we first landed at the Munich airport. I have mentioned in previous posts that I love legos. Growing up with a brother close in age, legos were always around. Two years ago when we landed in Munich I saw a large advertisement for Legoland Deutschland. I was pretty excited to find out that it was less than two hours away. I was even more excited to find out that I could convince a few other grownups to go with me. With the help of Groupon we were able to get a great deal on tickets and planned a trip for last Saturday.<br /><br />As you can tell in the pictures it was a very chilly day and required us to dress in several layers. Nothing like riding roller coasters in 40 degree weather.<br /><br />Three of us posing as lego people (notice the hands).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8L_lRGsk4JFE0mCbimIfH-Rrk3m4O7SlAdTrnJQyLVG9o16n2GMRtZFBuWEgwqYikk51jgdwMMvx3LZ5ggrDICIjzzHvBe7r-NMMixYxiGnS7VCV4St-mTzQGcjo-laUYrodFMk7zRJh/s1600/DSC06663.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8L_lRGsk4JFE0mCbimIfH-Rrk3m4O7SlAdTrnJQyLVG9o16n2GMRtZFBuWEgwqYikk51jgdwMMvx3LZ5ggrDICIjzzHvBe7r-NMMixYxiGnS7VCV4St-mTzQGcjo-laUYrodFMk7zRJh/s400/DSC06663.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666766265078743490" /></a><br /><br />Our first coaster of the day<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlaDiVuZdjfykzR0OBn2uijxI9XrPiY2n-WY8mbEwH8rlJ0rkJlYZZ9EGZY1AHYr_CUyDj3xRHvRqhTNsGOH0gTljJt9WGHbdixn5GR75INbGqybp05F86gIz_hrPwPzvsyBD9t8dVFDv/s1600/DSC06669.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlaDiVuZdjfykzR0OBn2uijxI9XrPiY2n-WY8mbEwH8rlJ0rkJlYZZ9EGZY1AHYr_CUyDj3xRHvRqhTNsGOH0gTljJt9WGHbdixn5GR75INbGqybp05F86gIz_hrPwPzvsyBD9t8dVFDv/s400/DSC06669.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666767030258795522" /></a><br /><br />and then another....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSZlWOmFa4cdUP0Pm91PkmVdFX7N9GjZeTAU3gyOb1-xjfoMlKpoiZ7os80JbOnwnB-cjZPVT7_8_OkRMC3Rd0TcmZzXajSr6-lz3uCNQdZT55jggAj0Xbgdi5EXLfZ3eELJPWmBYNogc/s1600/DSC06720.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSZlWOmFa4cdUP0Pm91PkmVdFX7N9GjZeTAU3gyOb1-xjfoMlKpoiZ7os80JbOnwnB-cjZPVT7_8_OkRMC3Rd0TcmZzXajSr6-lz3uCNQdZT55jggAj0Xbgdi5EXLfZ3eELJPWmBYNogc/s400/DSC06720.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666768043089723394" /></a><br /><br />We learned about how legos are made at the Lego Fabrik.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNd_qhuUktNJulhohktLxM8AzVqqtF4e0C_q2yNlnkM-dqzXSM65HK8TrfGxy_GyyQtjr-Qs4w44H-KYGnh99zWzFmWoJJIs8pazOhyphenhyphen5Z433lGR34xiKfUO5lZOa9ZZe8yJsUj-KZjQT5/s1600/IMG_20111022_144948.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNd_qhuUktNJulhohktLxM8AzVqqtF4e0C_q2yNlnkM-dqzXSM65HK8TrfGxy_GyyQtjr-Qs4w44H-KYGnh99zWzFmWoJJIs8pazOhyphenhyphen5Z433lGR34xiKfUO5lZOa9ZZe8yJsUj-KZjQT5/s400/IMG_20111022_144948.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666769494827585730" /></a><br /><br />We all shared an order of lego shaped fries.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpengvdjuuxb-pGLPdBPtWO3EWpwYtcEwnixW8GPEYxYVCp39-Jj4oUU1ID78v0IbcfFn29Rf8VqdVE6YPryquCV9gpRxvH_Bg1YgZYbaEyexgL7Uyik-lUkSQr-hWJG6GoeaBg5gtfQq/s1600/IMG_20111022_124011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpengvdjuuxb-pGLPdBPtWO3EWpwYtcEwnixW8GPEYxYVCp39-Jj4oUU1ID78v0IbcfFn29Rf8VqdVE6YPryquCV9gpRxvH_Bg1YgZYbaEyexgL7Uyik-lUkSQr-hWJG6GoeaBg5gtfQq/s400/IMG_20111022_124011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666769028174579330" /></a><br /><br />One of the main exhibits is several European cities made entirely out of legos. This was really impressive and accurate.<br /><br />Venice, Italy<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHqdLV2EaR2raZRD-HFrs15cs21CB2_Ong_2zKQrj680q1SfrLpc1iMqecBqPjOA9tTBWBrr7IAec3SNVzxnGZn014Ofm9fk7K_It00YLO0kYVHSc605YPIvV7o677t3itFkpVf_C_BMb/s1600/DSC06736.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHqdLV2EaR2raZRD-HFrs15cs21CB2_Ong_2zKQrj680q1SfrLpc1iMqecBqPjOA9tTBWBrr7IAec3SNVzxnGZn014Ofm9fk7K_It00YLO0kYVHSc605YPIvV7o677t3itFkpVf_C_BMb/s400/DSC06736.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666769992446347890" /></a><br /><br />Berlin, Germany<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzFRTpXySNw3mA12DsL_5V6IOqYYr53MhyphenhyphenIqeSDokMa3iOUmB3_AoS9gDRZYkY34UYGV0Al8h7iAAcDCtR5is4WVlh7YYeIKbNUYuQVT2gO56LnNYL7mBaqN32X4-HFGNEW_kIAHI1uoX/s1600/IMG_20111022_162351.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzFRTpXySNw3mA12DsL_5V6IOqYYr53MhyphenhyphenIqeSDokMa3iOUmB3_AoS9gDRZYkY34UYGV0Al8h7iAAcDCtR5is4WVlh7YYeIKbNUYuQVT2gO56LnNYL7mBaqN32X4-HFGNEW_kIAHI1uoX/s400/IMG_20111022_162351.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666770840605251266" /></a><br /><br />They even had a pretty impressive aquarium, filled with lego people of course.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNo8fZidpNEX_GkTnrOX3WgDzeYp7beo6o_4SGtUYMfY92uf_T40qDgzd9Nnk5HfRarZfK66zXGE7Iz-goc-P6WsJM26gSZSqCE8NLuZn0VW_8ECdr7hRddnJA04Vm8KP14cm2noHHgYh/s1600/DSC06681.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNo8fZidpNEX_GkTnrOX3WgDzeYp7beo6o_4SGtUYMfY92uf_T40qDgzd9Nnk5HfRarZfK66zXGE7Iz-goc-P6WsJM26gSZSqCE8NLuZn0VW_8ECdr7hRddnJA04Vm8KP14cm2noHHgYh/s400/DSC06681.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666767511337614370" /></a><br /><br />What impressed me most about Legoland was the detail and little lego figures everywhere.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOGzgEnWUcVxIGOw2OBH3XCDMELKD1CaAro7xy2kHfGVzNpPSdzajjpDAuaNb0hnC3faVzB20iHjpTKNF6tD4AZuKVayhOJNy8cyeoJ4uQXQ6ixrCYT5dBBlzaMLilxr0nYMJ39ebWaDk/s1600/IMG_20111022_110311.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOGzgEnWUcVxIGOw2OBH3XCDMELKD1CaAro7xy2kHfGVzNpPSdzajjpDAuaNb0hnC3faVzB20iHjpTKNF6tD4AZuKVayhOJNy8cyeoJ4uQXQ6ixrCYT5dBBlzaMLilxr0nYMJ39ebWaDk/s400/IMG_20111022_110311.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666771379859511362" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2ajalaynweityoJOzOGGJplcGWflpjXhI_U4Wda8saJTjVb_968AvA36UkVGfUt6SsIdrkj6bqqebutNqTzqggi5Ja42Jium0vob7izMLymeGEwYk0EMSOkY2PNM57ZqiPu6kSIIqrK0/s1600/DSC06731.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2ajalaynweityoJOzOGGJplcGWflpjXhI_U4Wda8saJTjVb_968AvA36UkVGfUt6SsIdrkj6bqqebutNqTzqggi5Ja42Jium0vob7izMLymeGEwYk0EMSOkY2PNM57ZqiPu6kSIIqrK0/s400/DSC06731.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666775066118386082" /></a><br /><br />Hi!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6ALAzkdfkPZEwQ2M1-sA-UOZuz4cdweSHSdTWN0prJH9RdO4QGdvjDJ-RbRQMDEiVWVspVyo4hctxmm9XIkt7kShAvYGPWDQ2vYEyRXMnnjJXvtYOQvFl8yMKmd_Nn06JbuC-Y_6Au2Z/s1600/DSC06729.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6ALAzkdfkPZEwQ2M1-sA-UOZuz4cdweSHSdTWN0prJH9RdO4QGdvjDJ-RbRQMDEiVWVspVyo4hctxmm9XIkt7kShAvYGPWDQ2vYEyRXMnnjJXvtYOQvFl8yMKmd_Nn06JbuC-Y_6Au2Z/s400/DSC06729.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666768664123731602" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx4JxEz9i81nEwvCgEunZGAcwIu8Fq_UWC3arm0kLsia6JorwW2AmveX0g2uc_mDr-bYTVDGUeBkpS4Z7AkHo3HGb9lECxyQMT_RNy7O8KNHUxM7LLGAjw6ApvVCjCYeLf9VPc53Ua_On5/s1600/DSC06676.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx4JxEz9i81nEwvCgEunZGAcwIu8Fq_UWC3arm0kLsia6JorwW2AmveX0g2uc_mDr-bYTVDGUeBkpS4Z7AkHo3HGb9lECxyQMT_RNy7O8KNHUxM7LLGAjw6ApvVCjCYeLf9VPc53Ua_On5/s400/DSC06676.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666771916654515762" /></a><br /><br />Lego pigeons around every corner.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-v0ASId0dNg11ncrgF2SmlkpArsLM2nrD4ERsy6Xj2fRiHIJ1h1ENSzQDp3A3r6EyJL56jkhiuQCRelCgrWB83IlFfjjBhB36zGUU5i7fhrtSGZMJD09phHGAk6-Bvly2IKHWUeEWYUg/s1600/DSC06726.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-v0ASId0dNg11ncrgF2SmlkpArsLM2nrD4ERsy6Xj2fRiHIJ1h1ENSzQDp3A3r6EyJL56jkhiuQCRelCgrWB83IlFfjjBhB36zGUU5i7fhrtSGZMJD09phHGAk6-Bvly2IKHWUeEWYUg/s400/DSC06726.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666772234402553906" /></a><br /><br />Although Legoland is obvious geared towards children, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves learning about legos. It was fun to act like a kid again for the afternoon.<br /><br />We also heard that they are opening a Legoland in Orlando soon. We will definitely be back with kids in the future.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-c1GRR-q3cM03Tqgx2QBI77KLbGOasdqEvrhiJxsr57jghgZ6DcuqTTyOWkwSO8eSEHubGNgtK5ReqxryAUsG8Sdb4ayB-0ARGgE3K2K9EiaDfkl06yMA_VfjMHdyAnUa3qWX9nz22Ve/s1600/IMG_20111022_150130.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-c1GRR-q3cM03Tqgx2QBI77KLbGOasdqEvrhiJxsr57jghgZ6DcuqTTyOWkwSO8eSEHubGNgtK5ReqxryAUsG8Sdb4ayB-0ARGgE3K2K9EiaDfkl06yMA_VfjMHdyAnUa3qWX9nz22Ve/s400/IMG_20111022_150130.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666773031286664690" /></a>Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-54690794813277953822011-10-17T11:19:00.000+02:002011-10-17T11:19:00.772+02:00Tis the season.....almostI just purchased my advent calendar for the season. 24 days of different teas....what a great idea. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8LnMVbIKCOqXb59pkvXGpCHN1P29888R1Yd4T_IbkdeQhQLyNZQFJSszfNFHYq3_I54GFki_0u7EYAw2y8V868vO4LeQxBbs3JzpBp84vvmiVVAalHyhPxLw0YgslA_flE9SmGy3JjSlM/s1600/Advent.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8LnMVbIKCOqXb59pkvXGpCHN1P29888R1Yd4T_IbkdeQhQLyNZQFJSszfNFHYq3_I54GFki_0u7EYAw2y8V868vO4LeQxBbs3JzpBp84vvmiVVAalHyhPxLw0YgslA_flE9SmGy3JjSlM/s400/Advent.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664202947163841874" /></a><br /><br />We are getting excited about the arrival of December 1st. The start of all the Christmas markets, the season and the month that we get to travel home and see family.<br /><br />Lots to look forward toSara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-24344885861521293302011-10-11T10:00:00.001+02:002011-10-12T10:23:12.206+02:00A little bit of the US in GermanyLast Saturday we got together with some friends (the realtor from our HHI show) and drove to a nearbye army base. One of our friend who works on base offered to bring us on for a taste of the states. Once we signed in we walked into the food court and commissary and our eyes grew wide. I know that this sounds silly but the idea of being able to eat a soft taco from Taco Bell or a Charleys sub was such a novelty. I am sure that I will not feel the same way once we have been back in the states for a few months.<br /><br />Before we left I was also given a gift, two actually. What a treat!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbv1nkn12FKNBGZ3B6aKf3fNoLOxKQ6HDRcRHcxNZ4Dnxpeh2-CDJzgQvu5M_LdcrrHaPf-kH0sDtt2i1XcAwa-OkENZn7r3fGEza9qxw-YR3PAx7LyDHnR6tt5ldAQSXXiF4wdRvY1oVf/s1600/IMG_20111008_183238.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662514481497586386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbv1nkn12FKNBGZ3B6aKf3fNoLOxKQ6HDRcRHcxNZ4Dnxpeh2-CDJzgQvu5M_LdcrrHaPf-kH0sDtt2i1XcAwa-OkENZn7r3fGEza9qxw-YR3PAx7LyDHnR6tt5ldAQSXXiF4wdRvY1oVf/s400/IMG_20111008_183238.jpg" /></a><br /><br />You see in Germany finding a magazine in English is not easy and if you do find one they usually run about 7 euros each. Needless to say I do not buy magazines over here.<br /><br />It is funny the things you miss when you are away from home. I find myself craving macaroni and cheese and Chick-fil-A all the time.<br /><br />It was a good reminder to really enjoy the little treats in life.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-31938807555335690672011-10-06T14:12:00.001+02:002011-10-06T14:12:00.793+02:00Two days is not long enough!<div>Day 2</div><div> </div><div>We woke up early the next morning to make sure that we had time to see as much as possible. We rode the bus into Venice, about an 8 minute ride, with the plan of heading to St. Mark's Basilica to get in line.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_k3oE1h87T0qxj5uCs7vna3c2-IQTz7d9CzRMm3mTxnF5moeeEbMPf5x3xTiQPbIz0kaN6VyJYdgl4nBWniAfZQ1-nUtoVL2k0CNlhAyYUAXKrTd3sQobCGTtFC4UgkuM9BnxSlh999Dh/s1600/DSC07201.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659609357826420786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_k3oE1h87T0qxj5uCs7vna3c2-IQTz7d9CzRMm3mTxnF5moeeEbMPf5x3xTiQPbIz0kaN6VyJYdgl4nBWniAfZQ1-nUtoVL2k0CNlhAyYUAXKrTd3sQobCGTtFC4UgkuM9BnxSlh999Dh/s400/DSC07201.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Unfortunately the line was about 3 hours long so we decided to move on and check back later.<br /><br />We ended up taking a water taxi around Venice which was a great way to see the beautiful architecture and take a break from being on our feet.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFONXk_hPFu921quRyir7SnNYpGegKxKCx9ldZVkyqi4pidf-Tb928kzgr6M-sSz2QpYDPf4Xc8jaMK_sFNjZG8eFLYlmhZfZLBYn2EVg5L3Ci7UpDOi-WbjSD2h9b-uIlMnNrZIq8Ug1W/s1600/DSC07320.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659613089677708226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFONXk_hPFu921quRyir7SnNYpGegKxKCx9ldZVkyqi4pidf-Tb928kzgr6M-sSz2QpYDPf4Xc8jaMK_sFNjZG8eFLYlmhZfZLBYn2EVg5L3Ci7UpDOi-WbjSD2h9b-uIlMnNrZIq8Ug1W/s400/DSC07320.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWk1iGMjipy7FCwzI70RhJc1KLBmTC_MXysZ-GC_Dh2zGiDXv6dcIFS-mEkPUiqupLmJNGWDBtFdB6somdlIDHmnNV5tXhm-TeO-NAyBnnjXW0C_GZet8if-KIExjjBLePXuPrrUDLDMAo/s1600/DSC07302.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659612653987335954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWk1iGMjipy7FCwzI70RhJc1KLBmTC_MXysZ-GC_Dh2zGiDXv6dcIFS-mEkPUiqupLmJNGWDBtFdB6somdlIDHmnNV5tXhm-TeO-NAyBnnjXW0C_GZet8if-KIExjjBLePXuPrrUDLDMAo/s400/DSC07302.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFQ44fIHz95NhOCCzGceCmpPnXxcZeW5mbtuDzM5uAPwbK3igBTCxrwlfC0a5f3-z3nBZrD4HFqlTW2RGGjxCIZa9T1ZpzBlHWW21EqEf-nWbE_BMlRLDGSiBFOIDkNkG1dgNbLSoLDIo/s1600/DSC07229.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFQ44fIHz95NhOCCzGceCmpPnXxcZeW5mbtuDzM5uAPwbK3igBTCxrwlfC0a5f3-z3nBZrD4HFqlTW2RGGjxCIZa9T1ZpzBlHWW21EqEf-nWbE_BMlRLDGSiBFOIDkNkG1dgNbLSoLDIo/s400/DSC07229.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659623872416925074" /></a><br /><br />We walked to the fruit and vegetable market and then stopped at a restaurant for a bite.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93JySn0aTb6XvbD0NUAsss_3lsZyGlJqq1BlRGDxqFQdi9seywc3rhZ5W08Wr_QEXntjZ30NZiPL-ybuFXwQlHU7O6gjs-1OscaAo5hiZDjY8_Jiyv9vG5uj2pE3GzzjcezDqXJeh0j1c/s1600/DSC07194.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659613523086227202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93JySn0aTb6XvbD0NUAsss_3lsZyGlJqq1BlRGDxqFQdi9seywc3rhZ5W08Wr_QEXntjZ30NZiPL-ybuFXwQlHU7O6gjs-1OscaAo5hiZDjY8_Jiyv9vG5uj2pE3GzzjcezDqXJeh0j1c/s400/DSC07194.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We shared a mushroom hummus that was amazing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4n9yoFZfvP6wCDtB5UdCoNm8nRrf7SW661LtGDjuZPSH0cHEnNgm8QM5yAfGj_Og3wpmg1sBNmKCFPvr9_dOvq_Ha94fGKXu8W1e1Cs3H3Q44dAOTUqbhR14Care24o-tcmXi3U0ev3B/s1600/DSC07357.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659613864796140546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4n9yoFZfvP6wCDtB5UdCoNm8nRrf7SW661LtGDjuZPSH0cHEnNgm8QM5yAfGj_Og3wpmg1sBNmKCFPvr9_dOvq_Ha94fGKXu8W1e1Cs3H3Q44dAOTUqbhR14Care24o-tcmXi3U0ev3B/s400/DSC07357.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We also found a place that sold macarons. Phil and I were excited to see this after the incredible ones that we had in Paris. They were almost as good. They even sold an olive oil flavored macaron.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrCWVba-1DKSgFa-X5rP5c3Zy-fWPii473BTLFwps9vv5k6qEKttVTYtlYOOLUGnfj-gznav-lWYBv6Mi8IRs69s36JE2u5NiHBrOYzqqAt0mQTcTAT9lotL00UZGJxwuG_NxDa69OSU1/s1600/DSC07380.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659614511218322770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrCWVba-1DKSgFa-X5rP5c3Zy-fWPii473BTLFwps9vv5k6qEKttVTYtlYOOLUGnfj-gznav-lWYBv6Mi8IRs69s36JE2u5NiHBrOYzqqAt0mQTcTAT9lotL00UZGJxwuG_NxDa69OSU1/s400/DSC07380.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The rest of the afternoon was spent walking around and popping into shops in search of souvenirs and Christmas gifts. I was not convinced that any of our family members would want a mask, even though they were everywhere.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVM1hVI6E8x15bL8IhDNrQKYcnxvbgm7NajFdPs8_nhBpz11EVvfv5ItKQcdmYW4piWiboAGvizqjSSh-GgPTmNrZ5j8ih9T_wfCebW_T8dIG7bbfrMtK3z17eE-ais3NRMmvuOhqIias/s1600/DSC07363.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659615165668877986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVM1hVI6E8x15bL8IhDNrQKYcnxvbgm7NajFdPs8_nhBpz11EVvfv5ItKQcdmYW4piWiboAGvizqjSSh-GgPTmNrZ5j8ih9T_wfCebW_T8dIG7bbfrMtK3z17eE-ais3NRMmvuOhqIias/s400/DSC07363.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MHyTq8P2qamVaADL-c6D1J7bybUWc_W127nJw1VYK1SPElDAJW7AWJIWWwvcYX1odZu730li2GlAQ_3nadApsAP1VD3ZmUHwDhi9XgmifyQVxIu41XdDIYS2mwrUJmcU1nyh1KflMIH7/s1600/DSC07375.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659615617068915858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MHyTq8P2qamVaADL-c6D1J7bybUWc_W127nJw1VYK1SPElDAJW7AWJIWWwvcYX1odZu730li2GlAQ_3nadApsAP1VD3ZmUHwDhi9XgmifyQVxIu41XdDIYS2mwrUJmcU1nyh1KflMIH7/s400/DSC07375.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3Dh12DiVzdLtBC7mYC217sjmQlDBec0gLkUm0hatGdQl3ZIJ-cwFjob15N5oNSVxUiIMbLAH_9Q9oSPTIOkNyYp-9oy6qS72XqxXeyIUZK8Y9tE8R9FoK-b0aK0ULN2-yI7P1rh8TZpN/s1600/DSC07393.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659616096415504402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3Dh12DiVzdLtBC7mYC217sjmQlDBec0gLkUm0hatGdQl3ZIJ-cwFjob15N5oNSVxUiIMbLAH_9Q9oSPTIOkNyYp-9oy6qS72XqxXeyIUZK8Y9tE8R9FoK-b0aK0ULN2-yI7P1rh8TZpN/s400/DSC07393.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcM6ESJKE2zKq0EyOtyO-djhTyv-BRN9ibe6KduG7VFXl-EOUGdI-mpcZFQuGDloZ4Sot9dIM8mb3jjKzNFBxK5vB82Lwvy0w4fEd6fGH5oLk0JaFQ9pmrVzcGvSN7DMgzncz9ZQiK64Qw/s1600/DSC07503.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659617626777443122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcM6ESJKE2zKq0EyOtyO-djhTyv-BRN9ibe6KduG7VFXl-EOUGdI-mpcZFQuGDloZ4Sot9dIM8mb3jjKzNFBxK5vB82Lwvy0w4fEd6fGH5oLk0JaFQ9pmrVzcGvSN7DMgzncz9ZQiK64Qw/s400/DSC07503.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />To end the night we decided to sit by the water and listen to a band play near bye.It was a great way to relax and enjoy the beauty of everything around us. Venice has been my favorite city in Italy so far.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzsXr-pueot2vGG0nBEVWwgFhxoXVkh4H9IVb0kpVXouX-zrawvmwPYWNrctmL7UXplIN2B6NFH1X3DPvb_8-O_-NyVzmDu2kF1OxS_SYXEqh-TYL8zsJAdWpdRDEM4mcWEcj7iqjJbjH/s1600/DSC07441.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzsXr-pueot2vGG0nBEVWwgFhxoXVkh4H9IVb0kpVXouX-zrawvmwPYWNrctmL7UXplIN2B6NFH1X3DPvb_8-O_-NyVzmDu2kF1OxS_SYXEqh-TYL8zsJAdWpdRDEM4mcWEcj7iqjJbjH/s400/DSC07441.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659625263865244114" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxJJdqdU4gP1cmFnMY3zUdW_ipXt1darlmGppd0LjvBIofu1qoHYsKZHl_wG0g-THdMnJleGgsswgblzZnLnPy_yi_614ToNAIC1hO0v6UHtga3qtSo0crmH2KYttn8hXCeULJjrMgRiy/s1600/DSC07490.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxJJdqdU4gP1cmFnMY3zUdW_ipXt1darlmGppd0LjvBIofu1qoHYsKZHl_wG0g-THdMnJleGgsswgblzZnLnPy_yi_614ToNAIC1hO0v6UHtga3qtSo0crmH2KYttn8hXCeULJjrMgRiy/s400/DSC07490.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659624512570142034" /></a><br /><br />Once the sun had set it was time to say goodbye to Venice and head back to our hotel and then onto dinner.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWm2htVsCkBZDYjnMTOgFiDTnQUiV5XQ4qefmpS_2SVcWlqkVQV0nn89JiBPt1jFK4gLyhdy3I55FpDc_ErHTxRKtzhVpfmglbKdPKTY_ipT7aujygzoE8PhvbAfWknu-DujpTnDc0nFg6/s1600/DSC07518.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659618966153371586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWm2htVsCkBZDYjnMTOgFiDTnQUiV5XQ4qefmpS_2SVcWlqkVQV0nn89JiBPt1jFK4gLyhdy3I55FpDc_ErHTxRKtzhVpfmglbKdPKTY_ipT7aujygzoE8PhvbAfWknu-DujpTnDc0nFg6/s400/DSC07518.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br />It was a great trip now if only we can fit in Tuscany before we leave Europe.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-46940673830245686612011-10-05T15:00:00.002+02:002011-10-05T16:16:28.563+02:00Our First Day in VeniceDay 1. Get ready for a lot of pictures!<br /><br />The drive to Venice was beautiful as we made our way through the Alps. I always want to nap on long road trips, since I easily become car sick, but it was hard to close my eyes when we kept passing little villages and castles.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi79AkrP914726sysMswbtTP2KDByjpuQVkDj-d0hlFmyhVvZgbC6kFH7C0KTaVSEkIRicSZqCqzaRw-E56HT22SfPYU_qxQ_Qh4WBouWwZE37SBwJUesLhyphenhyphentNUBAlwGG9h7dnizfpvG4G1/s1600/DSC07537.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659343926986178866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi79AkrP914726sysMswbtTP2KDByjpuQVkDj-d0hlFmyhVvZgbC6kFH7C0KTaVSEkIRicSZqCqzaRw-E56HT22SfPYU_qxQ_Qh4WBouWwZE37SBwJUesLhyphenhyphentNUBAlwGG9h7dnizfpvG4G1/s400/DSC07537.JPG" /></a><br /><div>We are here!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXHLjnhnBdS5pD9clk-OQmd7ecAkYnNNquJ1BCO3tscTsnuIgb01x81JS7e0ZYMHGKUypmKG4Nv54wOFEKwGmvZsMLYh9sjrAAZpoQGAhDqlnLO4IWTPYZGcuZXm0wufQfMWkuaZeQcX4/s1600/DSC07184.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659596277283235314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXHLjnhnBdS5pD9clk-OQmd7ecAkYnNNquJ1BCO3tscTsnuIgb01x81JS7e0ZYMHGKUypmKG4Nv54wOFEKwGmvZsMLYh9sjrAAZpoQGAhDqlnLO4IWTPYZGcuZXm0wufQfMWkuaZeQcX4/s400/DSC07184.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Lots and lots of paper mache masks.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOo7gVDayd6rsmdxVoMNLtAAAbgCp8XZZetwmCHPFceQM5oRDbYdjDmSeA0SWDKHVVmeEBe-Wdy6ekBcA9NZwSEUvpLKtvgHHJ6QvKmCbTU5gpuHsia7Qc8iMwr3ZFUi7zTyTi6D6cIzq/s1600/DSC07154.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659344796250249554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOo7gVDayd6rsmdxVoMNLtAAAbgCp8XZZetwmCHPFceQM5oRDbYdjDmSeA0SWDKHVVmeEBe-Wdy6ekBcA9NZwSEUvpLKtvgHHJ6QvKmCbTU5gpuHsia7Qc8iMwr3ZFUi7zTyTi6D6cIzq/s400/DSC07154.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuRZkeXdo6M0gyDIWRn-wXhdAlll2nji8u14xEJGES9-gIiHgR3_XCJd8ASqfth7__W8h3wyzOX4jl8oQd6ApXBQRnCSIOYFL3DejikLueWt-9bB-uZzFD2PECbtSNihgD3rifypT2JbH/s1600/DSC07180.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659345182097303554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuRZkeXdo6M0gyDIWRn-wXhdAlll2nji8u14xEJGES9-gIiHgR3_XCJd8ASqfth7__W8h3wyzOX4jl8oQd6ApXBQRnCSIOYFL3DejikLueWt-9bB-uZzFD2PECbtSNihgD3rifypT2JbH/s400/DSC07180.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Gondolas everywhere<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidN00q-GTtF1A7DRwzV7A3HhyqveKWamdyg43LlPrNlfSu6APYYkH3AcM4RrrWbqu_Rd30fPV_DwbsdBBZ8CFQ4Witzrm9jKPxNjmXIsXENziw7R5GLT5hlhNCF2VDg8-KGhyE4-gUNRJT/s1600/DSC07223.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659596848531914194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidN00q-GTtF1A7DRwzV7A3HhyqveKWamdyg43LlPrNlfSu6APYYkH3AcM4RrrWbqu_Rd30fPV_DwbsdBBZ8CFQ4Witzrm9jKPxNjmXIsXENziw7R5GLT5hlhNCF2VDg8-KGhyE4-gUNRJT/s400/DSC07223.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Walking around the markets.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0i3uV7mYfWGtmmKLXsQkpH_W6YLhtP3Vwh2mxxN7tZvdny8bgdSxzmlXMqc85Mdcua6kvm8wjzxT4I6wn2mLnnYGiVX9twIJ1aZ3kzyoEROK2ktunwu1dVF6_hf07x767wWDZQf5BDq7/s1600/DSC07236.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659597746549706610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0i3uV7mYfWGtmmKLXsQkpH_W6YLhtP3Vwh2mxxN7tZvdny8bgdSxzmlXMqc85Mdcua6kvm8wjzxT4I6wn2mLnnYGiVX9twIJ1aZ3kzyoEROK2ktunwu1dVF6_hf07x767wWDZQf5BDq7/s400/DSC07236.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Taking a break for a little pistachio and cookie gelato.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEetNf2nmojNoZcggDdJuVLyJUhGa0extcvgoSxjZBR2Ghtnm-me38Bc0zBxx1qc0UJy12TIiq4bIDxYDLdv4xXD9kXXgZqtsDtMqur1QGm3JQUMO__h75ayNP0Yo4vPtw-FAl7HZH8ccb/s1600/DSC07247.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659600620055400994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEetNf2nmojNoZcggDdJuVLyJUhGa0extcvgoSxjZBR2Ghtnm-me38Bc0zBxx1qc0UJy12TIiq4bIDxYDLdv4xXD9kXXgZqtsDtMqur1QGm3JQUMO__h75ayNP0Yo4vPtw-FAl7HZH8ccb/s400/DSC07247.JPG" /></a><br /><br />More walking around and taking it all in.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGd_MzEMQWGM_1KVVOvWznuMwO6iHt30jKwqXS_IcHYAJYt_t5xfRsf-GDbTxnXbPEG2vbKVMUFmBO29CcSbaWagJTw3TQ4tpdMuCtN3-IZxJ8cdtSf1FF0Bj-vCYso62fEW37RlXTDelt/s1600/DSC07233.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659601448963571810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGd_MzEMQWGM_1KVVOvWznuMwO6iHt30jKwqXS_IcHYAJYt_t5xfRsf-GDbTxnXbPEG2vbKVMUFmBO29CcSbaWagJTw3TQ4tpdMuCtN3-IZxJ8cdtSf1FF0Bj-vCYso62fEW37RlXTDelt/s400/DSC07233.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmQxf2Vcx7SHdwq7veThrzcZsVCz06kzySCR6KcwwXD2Yitd_h0TdNvlvaKoeu9c-M33jf7Cb85qavelazOStXz5jIPANEWgHlRisJiXf_QJOswbxWKcdMZ77yOlUZ2JF82rdIpTOCczV/s1600/DSC07187.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659600148370810770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmQxf2Vcx7SHdwq7veThrzcZsVCz06kzySCR6KcwwXD2Yitd_h0TdNvlvaKoeu9c-M33jf7Cb85qavelazOStXz5jIPANEWgHlRisJiXf_QJOswbxWKcdMZ77yOlUZ2JF82rdIpTOCczV/s400/DSC07187.JPG" /></a><br /><br />St. Mary of the Friars<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2MLp39oA4P7QtVQExUig3khCleP3RJAfFNonRU3mgxLFrvcpiU0YuOejvO0y1Y1aB4tbVFmo2rKPc4D31Efba1klQDGuDhDell0TX1YA0959dyC5H1x1DiMhdSGRDhWGHtdJgY88_OT3/s1600/DSC07254.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2MLp39oA4P7QtVQExUig3khCleP3RJAfFNonRU3mgxLFrvcpiU0YuOejvO0y1Y1aB4tbVFmo2rKPc4D31Efba1klQDGuDhDell0TX1YA0959dyC5H1x1DiMhdSGRDhWGHtdJgY88_OT3/s400/DSC07254.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660011627364758674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqogjfmq7rr8wmXxzx4izrrYWBJBB_4q3tRqZi2HmDzXjNKskWIiF1g3fe-mINzajQ80Wx2FKgfkK7lzMb2-U3v9Vo2FzUnHC_V0PDmXrg44CAUuWEGJyw9YBJDbhgKorKpRvbvUR0DlB/s1600/DSC07419.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659602808486491570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqogjfmq7rr8wmXxzx4izrrYWBJBB_4q3tRqZi2HmDzXjNKskWIiF1g3fe-mINzajQ80Wx2FKgfkK7lzMb2-U3v9Vo2FzUnHC_V0PDmXrg44CAUuWEGJyw9YBJDbhgKorKpRvbvUR0DlB/s400/DSC07419.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gPzaXjwQ7i3G0vGx_-QXJNxyI58PvJ15vfJuW0F3x1k_jETnQpgbHjEJGgKXPAmAlfk8lognR-tjx7O7AN_NiVvniCt7PpmHdC1pRCoWwQhCiEdHDarkcFTxgRA8t6ZSXiRuEyCTGZON/s1600/DSC07495.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659602359613681074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gPzaXjwQ7i3G0vGx_-QXJNxyI58PvJ15vfJuW0F3x1k_jETnQpgbHjEJGgKXPAmAlfk8lognR-tjx7O7AN_NiVvniCt7PpmHdC1pRCoWwQhCiEdHDarkcFTxgRA8t6ZSXiRuEyCTGZON/s400/DSC07495.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Our friends Jay and Barb in front of the Palazzo Ducale.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGNoMrBs28zVZPbqjHjXFM1Hpo2yIzZK459b3xNuOGyx5cscxJZr6HSfOHSUE2xhhVLKq3XoulJCNPXDKZyNxJg7PBY9LaNzfLmn4mEykUdl-QwpGm14njnnCOhBnaEC8BNzo8-EPsn6d/s1600/DSC07492.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659603609006461362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGNoMrBs28zVZPbqjHjXFM1Hpo2yIzZK459b3xNuOGyx5cscxJZr6HSfOHSUE2xhhVLKq3XoulJCNPXDKZyNxJg7PBY9LaNzfLmn4mEykUdl-QwpGm14njnnCOhBnaEC8BNzo8-EPsn6d/s400/DSC07492.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We also took a trip up to the top of St. Mark's Bell Tower.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJMlRDkwuFIC7T8EyxTZSiYCmInrI508LyJ_VRPClnx4BXYJZkdceGvOnePvP_NR83IgvqLKzPxaOS1V1yphHQ9HwXco9vW4yxdzlVn8ikH_seB6nJpvQHGrF_KCr6Dx5NwmYdREAf6eUr/s1600/DSC07279.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659604311896704210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJMlRDkwuFIC7T8EyxTZSiYCmInrI508LyJ_VRPClnx4BXYJZkdceGvOnePvP_NR83IgvqLKzPxaOS1V1yphHQ9HwXco9vW4yxdzlVn8ikH_seB6nJpvQHGrF_KCr6Dx5NwmYdREAf6eUr/s400/DSC07279.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Views from the top.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUyWSZvsAOy-nuu7SdBzpzxMHUcTanhHxjhh5-agHfgyajyyYV7DFQOkUUc_4SZYVTKmtzQWStvqA3qgaSAnJ_pZbyPdUvVz9Zb3ZEBIZ6SbaOXvnkEl0FT56HFCSs5yL_LuyG5cglLo1/s1600/DSC07267.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659605244325890434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUyWSZvsAOy-nuu7SdBzpzxMHUcTanhHxjhh5-agHfgyajyyYV7DFQOkUUc_4SZYVTKmtzQWStvqA3qgaSAnJ_pZbyPdUvVz9Zb3ZEBIZ6SbaOXvnkEl0FT56HFCSs5yL_LuyG5cglLo1/s400/DSC07267.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-r9oa-8jR5H0KIENIOMCk_xdYT9Ncu0QL_rmxnF32hdT1TmkRAyWXgdyg3TMd1QpoMjMuAbS0JqSFuaEgOsN_PlSt8hg2D2h-IGlU3npkz81dIl-qMuWfpg8V1PPDS56SHpsNTNsdv_f/s1600/DSC07265.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659606076473813330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UoSVkBINT2gZJyuXmooE40zknhq9oUQxv0HPWQMpu930xHtYmNilZFu4I4Kg9TjOU-1yD9iHYA8tU1vLbnCgKa-u78Q4VR0Luj73ujithg_f0tQN2Oir2PmSctcyiLkRIG_TSiIeZK8N/s400/DSC07343.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br />We all agreed that it was a delicious way to end the day.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048528140077405618.post-49280979337185649782011-10-04T14:58:00.006+02:002011-10-04T15:04:12.546+02:00Why?While stopped at a gas station in Germany I ran inside and saw this.....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSOxboX21pSvJP_AsWWEv66kGKIpFHSuJuKLjCZbQMCW4V8O0W6WQVxrGEaLtzBnjp7e-sOKMVC1iGr7qi06kSGc1twaF2gSGf20wbY-PZNXsZDNeJ2_h-Ao7-RcpL8POMQmlR94LZ1RR/s1600/IMG_0717.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659620832184721746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSOxboX21pSvJP_AsWWEv66kGKIpFHSuJuKLjCZbQMCW4V8O0W6WQVxrGEaLtzBnjp7e-sOKMVC1iGr7qi06kSGc1twaF2gSGf20wbY-PZNXsZDNeJ2_h-Ao7-RcpL8POMQmlR94LZ1RR/s400/IMG_0717.JPG" /></a><br /><br />A 36 euro container of Nutella. There are no words.Sara and Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864627152706644624noreply@blogger.com1