Well folks, that time is upon us! No, it’s not Christmas yet, we’re still in Advent. Why make a big deal distinguishing between Christmas and Advent when virtually nobody in this city regularly goes to church anymore? Good question, but that’s how it is. Continue reading “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Tag: Germany
Kölnsch Karneval/Carnival in Cologne
The weekend of November 11 I made a weekend trip to Cologne to visit a friend. I had no idea it was the first weekend of Karneval. Continue reading “Kölnsch Karneval/Carnival in Cologne”
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
One beautiful, hungover (just kidding, Mom and Dad!) Sunday morning I decided to make a day trip to the beautiful little town of Wittenberg, Germany. Wittenberg is the birthplace and hometown of Martin Luther, the Father of the Protestant Reformation. It is where he famously nailed his 95 Theses to the church door citing his criticisms of the Catholic Church at that time. Continue reading “Lutherstadt Wittenberg”
The Ethical Thief
SPOILER ALERT: This tale has a happy ending (I only say this to keep my parents from having a heart attack when they read this). Continue reading “The Ethical Thief”
An art exhibit, an Auschwitz survivor, and an interview: My first few weeks in Berlin
Sorry for being so lame on updating this site over the past few weeks. Hopefully once you know what I’ve been up to, you’ll be able to forgive me! Continue reading “An art exhibit, an Auschwitz survivor, and an interview: My first few weeks in Berlin”
Following the Wanderlust 