About two years ago, I started working part-time on the floor of Patagonia Europe’s Munich Retail Store selling clothes and other outdoor items as a sales associate. At the time I took the job because I needed something to get me out of the house and away from digital screens. I figured it would be […]
Hello Dear Readers, Welcome to 2021 ! I wanted to write a nice inspirational quote about the New year here. But nothing is coming to me, so I suggest you listen to this great song by the White Buffalo instead ( the song starts around 6 min ) A few times over the last few […]
Dear Friends & Followers, I wanted to share with you, the photos I took of two special people and their family and friends this Spring. I was so excited when Johannes & Nicole asked me to be a part of their Standesamt ( City Hall ) wedding located on the Rose Island, Roseninsel, on Lake […]
As I sit here on the banks of the Isar River on a Friday afternoon in the first week of September, I reflect on my past 5 years here in Munich. I originally chose this city in order to build a relationship with my boyfriend. But as the years have passed, I have realized just […]
Hello Readers and Friends, I know it is December and everyone is in the Christmas mood/rush already. Believe me, I know how you feel! My room is filled with gifts, boxes and chaos as I pack for my Christmas trip to Canada, and pack to move apartments in January when I return to Munich. This […]
When most people think of Oktoberfest, they think of beer. A LOT OF BEER. This festival has approximately 6.3 million visitors each year and they consume 6.5 Million litres of beer. Yes, these are insane stats and they contribute to this being the largest festival in the world. What I have learned while living in Munich […]
So I know I have not posted anything for a while and I apologize for that. Summer, very nice weather, and lots of work, means my picture editing and blog posting gets pushed back. But as it is only 5 degrees Celsius and rainy today in Munich I thought I would post some images from […]
I have been waiting patiently… Last year we had two small scuffs of snow in Munich, and the year before that was the same. But this year, January brought snow, and lots of it, and I am so very happy. Being Canadian, a cold Winter with snow so is natural to me. I remember mornings […]
Those who know me well know how much I love Fall. It is always a busy time of year, but one full of colour and beautiful weather. Fog in the mornings, cool air in your lungs and frost on all the crunchy leaves. I gave my boyfriend a plane ride for his birthday this year, […]