Tuesday, October 5, 2010
God's Handiwork
The last three days have been unusually warm (65-70 degrees F) and beautiful (could see the mountains!) for this time of year in this area. It was such a nice change from the rain and cooler temperatures that we had been getting (although the rain is back in full force this morning!). We took full advantage of the nice weather while we had it. On Saturday night, Brian and I went down to the lake to take some pictures at sunset of the mountains and then went out for pizza. On Sunday afternoon, we went for a bike ride and ended up in Immenstaad (the next small town over) and explored a little bit of the town and took more pictures of the lake and mountains. Last night, we rode our bikes across town to check out the Aldi (wasn't overly impressed). It has been nice to be able to bike without gloves and headbands and to be able to see the mountains that grace the other side of the lake. We have been in awe of God's handiwork and truly blessed to see it.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
New Bike!
Yesterday morning, Brian and I purchased another women's bike! We wanted to have 2 men's bikes and 2 women's bikes so that we had enough when people come to visit us. We had 2 men's bikes because Brian brought his new bike and an old one he had with us from the States. We only had my new women's bike.
Brian was told about a Fahrradmarkt (bike market) by the guys at work. We walked through the pouring rain yesterday morning to a school gym. We weren't really sure what to expect, but it was basically a big school gym with bikes sitting around. Each had a tag with the price on it. You could look at the bikes and try them out inside the gym and then there were lines once you found one that you wanted. It was quite crazy because there were a lot of people and less bikes. We got there only about a half hour after the sale started, but a lot of bikes were already spoken for. A lot of them were kids bikes, but there were a fair amount of adult bikes too.
Here is the bike we found. Definitely not new, but it's in decent shape and it's the right size for me or someone taller to ride it.
When we paid for the bike, Brian wanted me to take the change since I had the wallet. When the lady handed back the money, he pointed to me and said "she'll take it" (in English). The lady immediately said, "You speak English?" in perfect American English. She then asked where we are from and Brian (not thinking) said USA. It hadn't clicked to either of us that she had perfect American English without a German accent until she said, "I know you're from the USA...where?" We then realized that she was probably from there too, so we told her where we are from. We found out that she is from the Rochester, NY area. We never found out why she is here or for how long, but it was nice to stumble upon another American. It doesn't happen that often, but definitely more than I thought it would!
After buying the bike, Brian walked the bike back home in the rain. He had his rain pants and coat on, so he didn't get too wet (except his feet!). I used my umbrella and carried Brian's and had on my rain boots, so I stayed relatively dry.
Yesterday it rained all day and today it has stopped for a little bit and rained much lighter than yesterday, but it's still pretty yucky this weekend.
Brian was told about a Fahrradmarkt (bike market) by the guys at work. We walked through the pouring rain yesterday morning to a school gym. We weren't really sure what to expect, but it was basically a big school gym with bikes sitting around. Each had a tag with the price on it. You could look at the bikes and try them out inside the gym and then there were lines once you found one that you wanted. It was quite crazy because there were a lot of people and less bikes. We got there only about a half hour after the sale started, but a lot of bikes were already spoken for. A lot of them were kids bikes, but there were a fair amount of adult bikes too.
Here is the bike we found. Definitely not new, but it's in decent shape and it's the right size for me or someone taller to ride it.
When we paid for the bike, Brian wanted me to take the change since I had the wallet. When the lady handed back the money, he pointed to me and said "she'll take it" (in English). The lady immediately said, "You speak English?" in perfect American English. She then asked where we are from and Brian (not thinking) said USA. It hadn't clicked to either of us that she had perfect American English without a German accent until she said, "I know you're from the USA...where?" We then realized that she was probably from there too, so we told her where we are from. We found out that she is from the Rochester, NY area. We never found out why she is here or for how long, but it was nice to stumble upon another American. It doesn't happen that often, but definitely more than I thought it would!
After buying the bike, Brian walked the bike back home in the rain. He had his rain pants and coat on, so he didn't get too wet (except his feet!). I used my umbrella and carried Brian's and had on my rain boots, so I stayed relatively dry.
Yesterday it rained all day and today it has stopped for a little bit and rained much lighter than yesterday, but it's still pretty yucky this weekend.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
More Projects!
I've completed a few more projects and am excited to share them!
First, I made lemon bars for our book study last night. I like them, but had never made them before. They were easy to make and turned out pretty good. We had a lot leftover, so Brian took the rest to work today and they were all gone!
Today I finished the stocking hat that I was making for myself! I made one for Brian last winter and decided I should make myself one before it gets too cold this year. Mine went a lot faster because I have much more time on my hands because I'm not in grad school and working. :) Here's the final product!
First, I made lemon bars for our book study last night. I like them, but had never made them before. They were easy to make and turned out pretty good. We had a lot leftover, so Brian took the rest to work today and they were all gone!
Today I finished the stocking hat that I was making for myself! I made one for Brian last winter and decided I should make myself one before it gets too cold this year. Mine went a lot faster because I have much more time on my hands because I'm not in grad school and working. :) Here's the final product!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
American Food
Last night was American food night in our apartment. We had good old burgers and fries. Nothing too special, except that we got to eat the first lettuce from our "garden"! Brian wanted lettuce on his burger, so he picked a few leaves of lettuce from our balcony. Here's some pictures of the lettuce leaves and his burger.
The lettuce leaves ready for eating! (onion was not homegrown)
Our yummy burgers - "chester" and gouda cheeseburgers!
Brian's burger complete with homegrown lettuce.
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