It’s been about a week since the ice disappeared on the Neckar. So, I figured we should check in with in today and see how it’s doing.
River Glow
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You can’t say “No”
In my German course we occasionally learn random bits about German culture that are different from customs and traditions in our home countries. That’s in addition to all that vocabulary I’m always trying to memorize that we’re learning every day in class, of course.
Tübingen Fasnet Parade 2012
As I mentioned yesterday, Tübingen does not have a rich tradition of celebrating in the Carnival season that leads up to Lent. Continue reading
A Tree Grows Up in Tübingen
For any of you who regularly check the webcam in the Marktplatz in Tübingen (via the link on the right side of this page), you may have noticed that they have put up a tree in the Marktplatz.
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Friday Follies
I’ve got a little of this and a little of that for today’s post. First up, the results from my test today. Continue reading
It’s that time again
Just a quick post today while I cram — er, I mean, carefully review — for my test tomorrow. We have a test every 3 weeks in this intensive course cycle, so if it seems like I recently had a big test in my class, it’s because I did.
The return of the ducks
Thanks, everybody, for your comments on yesterday’s post / Vielen Dank für alle Kommentare von gestern! Continue reading
Heute ist mein Blogeintrag ein bisschen auf Deutsch
Today, by special request, I’m going to blog in both German and English, instead of just in English. The title of the post merely means “Today my post will be a little bit in German”. At least that’s what I hope it means.
One more round
The weather forecast starting tomorrow predicts temperatures of zero and above, which means that — in theory — the Neckar River will begin to un-freeze. Continue reading
Walking by the woods … and river … on a snowy morning
In today’s installment of the Neckar River under the ice and snow, the twist was that it snowed again last night and this morning. Continue reading