Located at the Farmers Market Plaza in Elizabethtown, N.C. A friend and I thoroughly enjoyed an evening of live music, performed by Black Water Rhythym and Blues. The trombones, saxaphone, trumpet and vocalists were awesome, featuring covered music tracks.
A favorite of mine was the cover of Ed Sheerens “Thinking out Loud”, very soulful rendition and heart warming. Those in attendance brought their own lawn chairs, making seating comfy and the venue dog s friendly, which is always a good idea.
The group will be performing other music in the park venues, including another in Elizabethtown, which makes me super excited!
Whew!! 13 months here have really flown by and now it is time for the next chapter!! A review in photos of all the fun I have experienced living abroad here in Germany.
Share a meal/split a hearty plate
Anna, the adventurer, in St. Barbara Capella Ruins, Lagensteinbach, Germany
This tree is very old, very large and helps provide shade and coverage for the ruins.
St. Barbara Capella Ruins, Lagensteinbach, Germany
St. Barbara Capella Ruins, Lagensteinbach, Germany
Thomas enjoying our picnic on the Rhein
the homemade picnic
a carving along the way
Laufenburg, Switzerland
The Rooster Well
Lutheran Prostestant Church
Lutheran Prostestant Church
Lunch at Bakery
Lutheran Prostestant Church
The Rooster Well
Lutheran Prostestant Church
Lutheran Prostestant Church
A very old tree that is in the church yard
Lutheran Prostestant Church
Speilberg Cemetary
Speilberg Cemetary
Me drinking a coffee with my lunch
Poster adverttising Carnival
The River Alb runs through the old town
Sculpturs
Rathaus
St. George the dragon slayer
City Garden
Grafitti
The book swap box
Residental side street in the middle of downtown
Roman Stones blocks turned into a fountain
Quiet spot
Grabbing Coffee on the way
Church Courtyard
Lutheran-Evangelical Church
Church Courtyard
Papa in Frauenalb
Baden Baden
Black Forrest I walked 14 kilometers that day
Black Forrest
Baden Baden Glüwhein
Wurst
Donkey
thomas and a nutcracker
Our Lovely hosts
Kloster Fraunalb
Friends enjoying great food.
New Friends
A Protestant Church on the hilside
A musical catholic church in the village
Grog at the Motodrom Cafe in Kirschbaumwassen is delicous and the couple that own-run the venue are so nice.
What a wonderful adventure–driving through Freiburg, Germany (where we stopped for a Cappuccino), we continued on the #5 interstate, through border control/inspection, and into Switzerland!! We were able to change countries in a matter of about 2 1/2 hours, which to my American mind, is just outstanding and so surprising.
I, with passport in tow, felt giddy to be going to Switzerland and was anticipating a stamp in my passport. Alas, it would not be possible as the border control did not have a stamp and only did visual checks. Bummer, alas that is the rule. The inspector said that passport stamps are usually only available via the airport.
I gawked as we drove thru Basel, Switzerland, which is 2 kilometers from the border, inside Switzerland. Remembering, albeit too late, that Switzerland is neutral and not part of the European Union, I did not think to convert Euros to Swiss Francs but I was in luck.
Upon arriving in Laufenburg, already having crossed the Rhine (Rhein) River, we pulled off in the Aldstadt (historic) district, which in part borders the Rhine. Opening the car door, the scents of a Swiss Spring filled the air with beauty and grace and the air smelled of sweet things verses grilled sausages (which is often an occurrence in Germany.) The Videos tell the rest of the story and how I was in multiple places at once (and we went further into Switzerland and shopped in Leistal.)
I can attest, Swiss crafted cheese and chocolate are absolutely amazing!!!
An exciting Saturday afternoon together at the Zoo together, where even the Hippotamus eat Germain cuisine of potatoes and cabbage.
The zoo is much larger than what first meets the eye and it is beautifully laid out, including animals and venues from all continents of the world.
The Seels (also know as Sea Dogs in German) and the Hippopotamus (Known as the
“River Horse” when translated from German) were very active while the Elephants trumpeted at dinner time. A splash of a good time as the seels breached and barked in the water.
In a medium skillet, add tuna (w. Oil), mushrooms, and chopped broccoli stems, saute on low heat for 5 minutes, add jar of curry sauce, simmer on low for 10 minutes.
In a pot (or rice cooker), cook rice w. 2 cups of water.
Steam fresh broccoli florets with a pinch of salt.
Serve curry mix over rice and broccoli as a side. Serves 2 to 4
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What an exciting and interesting afternoon-evening of people watching. So much variety and interactions galore–skipping children, a bicycle with a legit trailer, a skinned knee, an elderly man whistling down the cobble stones, a couple on a date (and enjoy Apfel Streudel) and so much more!! While enjoying the visual stimulation, my taste buds were delighted by Blood Orange infused teas and a snack on the very busy platz. What a beautiful day!!!
I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.
Sometimes cooking and firing up the stove-oven isn’t an appealing option, tired or not. Salads are simple, easy and convenient to make (and often inexpensive.)
The Salami salad:
1/2 Head Iceberg lettuce
Small jar of green olives (pit free)
2 slices of your favorite real cheese
green salad onions
2 slices of salami
Chopped everything up, mix together, and serve. Top with your favorite dressing.
Tuna on Greens Salad:
1 large bag of mixed greens
1 Roma tomato
1 can of tuna
1 small jar of green olives
Chop up the tomato, mix everything together, serve. Add favorite salad dressing. Garnish with carrot sticks.
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