On our last day in Barcelona, we had a vague idea that we might check out one or two small museums, so we headed in their general direction after checking out of the hotel. It was a particularly beautiful day … Continue reading
There we are in Barcelona last Wednesday night, tired after a long day of touring a town in the countryside. We come up out of the underground train stop in Barcelona into the Plaça Catalunya, and the fountains in the … Continue reading
So today in my German class I had to give another 10 minute presentation, which I found out about after we got back from Barcelona. That has, necessarily, taken up most of my time the past few days, and so … Continue reading
As I scramble to finish my class presentation — that I’m giving tomorrow! — I realized I again today wouldn’t have time for a more complete post about Barcelona.
Yesterday in passing I mentioned the idea that Berliner-style doughnuts pretty much disappear from the bakeries here in Germany — and also in the South Tirol region in Italy — during Lent. They made a brief comeback around St. Joseph’s … Continue reading
We’re back from Barcelona, but other commitments today have kept me from even attempting to sort my photos completely, so you’ll need to wait another day or so before the main tales from the journey commence. However, today is Father’s … Continue reading
There will be a short break from the blog posts this week, as Chris and I take a little vacation time. But I’ll leave you with a puzzle to ponder in the meantime. Consider this photo:
Hard to believe, but 3 weeks have passed since the last test in my German class. So, today was the day of the test for the current 3 week session.
… when it’s a doughnut.
Back in Bolzano, relatively near our apartment there were dams and other things that created various spots where you could see lots of rushing water. Here in Tübingen, I don’t see that very much – the Neckar, at least near … Continue reading