by Scot Shumski | Jun 19, 2020 | Hohenfels Day Trip
Just a short 17 minute drive from Burgruine Brunneck in Bavaria Germany are the ruins of a 13th century Irish castle. Well not exactly but this is the most Irish looking castle we have seen during our one year of living in Deutschland. This was the second leg of our...
by Scot Shumski | Nov 2, 2019 | Germany
What a great house to celebrate the day of the dead. Part of the charm of our 450 year old house is the traditional Bayern ceramic wood stove that usually straddles two rooms. It’s angled, multi-layered, and perfect for hosting candles. I’m sure Luis,...
by Scot Shumski | Sep 11, 2019 | Germany
Prior to arriving in DE I had a system for rubbish in my car. Upon arrival at my destination, I would remove any garbage that had accumulated during the errand and deposit at a receptacle where I exited my vehicle (I eschew trash bags in vehicles unless the road...
by Scot Shumski | Sep 10, 2019 | Germany
Ahh…the weekly girl scout and cub scout meeting…probably the moment on post where I most feel like I’m back living in the United States. I have no idea how I don’t see any of the 10,000 American minivans I see on post, when I’m driving...
by Scot Shumski | Oct 31, 0201 | Germany
Talk to one German neighbor and they tell you, ‘of course we celebrate Halloween’. Talk to the next German neighbor and they tell you they do not celebrate the ‘American’ holiday. Who knows. What I do know is our Deutsche neighbors enjoyed the...