Castle Bechthal

Castle Bechthal

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...
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

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,...
TRASH-LESS SOCIETY….

TRASH-LESS SOCIETY….

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...
WHEN IN ROME, DON’T DO AS THE…

WHEN IN ROME, DON’T DO AS THE…

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...
HALLOWEEN DEUTSCHE STYLE

HALLOWEEN DEUTSCHE STYLE

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...