Didn't this used to be Starting over in Stuttgart? Yes, I decided I needed a change and here we are. I've updated the older content, added some new content and made it easier to share. Why Guten Tag Sausage? Where I come from we greet people in the street, whether we know them or not, … Continue reading Welcome, welcome back…
How Germany changed me #3
The years in Germany are punctuated by festivals and celebrations. Always something to look forward to, always something to talk about and always reliably prompt. After Christmas comes Silvester (New Year’s Eve), after Silvester comes Fasching (carnival), after Fasching comes Easter and so on and so on. The comforting regularity of having something to look … Continue reading How Germany changed me #3
Shopping in Germany – #2 Milk Machines
Coming from the UK I am used to drinking fresh pasteurised milk, I wrongly assumed that milk in Germany would be the same. It's not. Here the long-life (langer haltbare) and ultra heat treated (UHT) milk are kings, and until I found the one local supermarket that sold real milk I was having to consider … Continue reading Shopping in Germany – #2 Milk Machines
Shopping In Germany – #1 Vending Machines
Sunday and public holidays in Germany definitely took some getting used to. The apocalyptic silence, the lack of people around and zero bustle of a normal working day still sometimes take me by surprise six years on. And yes, I too still get caught out by those days when Germany is closed. Let me introduce … Continue reading Shopping In Germany – #1 Vending Machines
Shopping In Germany – A series
I got to a point, maybe a year ago when I had settled down and wasn't exploring as much as I usually like to. A lot of time got taken up by a new high maintenance furry household member who shall remain nameless and this blog got put on the back-burner. In an effort to … Continue reading Shopping In Germany – A series
One year ago…
..today was probably one of the most fabulous days. This was the day we adopted our dog, our third musketeer, our ball of fluff, equal lover of cuddles and all things edible. We adopted him from a local Tierheim (animal shelter), if you are interested in doing the same I have some useful information for … Continue reading One year ago…
Use your vote
To the readers of this blog who are eligible to vote in the British General Election, this post is for you! For everyone else apologies, meh, maybe you'll learn something. Today is the last day you can register to vote. Register and check eligibility here. Today is the last chance to make your support, your dissatisfaction … Continue reading Use your vote
Eurovision Semis 2017
Know all you need to about Eurovision and understand my slight obsession? Skip past the basics and why I love Eurovision. My favourite finalists Belgium - Something a little different here, it's definitely a grower so don't go and make a cup of tea just yet. I struggled with the mix of her very lovely dress and the … Continue reading Eurovision Semis 2017
Eurovision Bingo
No, the obsession has not gone away, but i'm playing catch up this year, I haven't even checked if there are enough snacks and beer in the house! Why do I love Eurovision? If you don't know what I'm talking about, maybe you'll be enjoying Eurovision for the first time, check out my Eurovision basics, … Continue reading Eurovision Bingo
A beverage paradise
When you spend four years of your life in Franconia, it's safe to say that you'll become a lot more picky about beer. Though I think the same is true for most people that live in Germany for any length of time. Not that the beer in Baden-Württemberg or anywhere else in Germany is bad, … Continue reading A beverage paradise