Monday, September 2, 2013

Well, hallo there!


And welcome to my new blog, through which I hope to share some of my experiences while I’m living in Bavaria with my family for the rest of the year.

So what the heck are we doing in Germany, you ask? Well, my husband David needed to be close to Munich this fall for work he’s doing with XS Power Drink in Europe. And we’ve always wanted to do something like this—live abroad, with our kids (or at least one of them). So we enrolled our youngest son, Willem, in a local international school, found a house to rent, and here we are. Our eldest son Schuyler started college in the U.S., so he’s off on his own adventure.

I’m planning to work on a few writing and publishing projects while I’m here, and hopefully learn how to sort the trash (compost, glass, plastic, paper, and whatever else is left) into color-coded bags and decipher the garbage pickup schedule taped to the fridge, which looks kind of complicated. I only got here yesterday, but I’m liking these Germans, and their lovely Bavarian countryside, and the way that good design seems to contribute significantly to quality of life here (more about those linking shopping carts later. And Mad King Ludwig…. And…and! I’ve got so much to tell you. But it’s almost midnight. So, tomorrow.)

14 comments:

  1. Can't wait to follow your adventures here Sarah! Welcome to your Bavarian home! xo

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    1. Thanks Ron-I...love from Bavaria coming right back atcha

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  3. Congratulations! I lived in Germany from January 1976 - January 1979 - Oh what a wonderful country. Enjoy! I know you, David and the kids will have a great time and make a lot of great memories. Shelly & I hope to see you and David again sometime in the future. Looking forward to following your time -----

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    1. Hope to see the both of you sometime soon as well...and thanks so much for following!

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  4. So exciting to be able to read your wonderful adventures on this new blog......xxx congrats and may the journey begin.....xxx

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  5. Such a great experience - The Germans are always fascinating how they operate, you'll have some great experiences & learnings. Cathie & I are in Europe later next year, may bump into you two. Happy creative writing and enjoy the experience.

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  6. Love your Mad King Ludwig opener! Can't wait to learn more. Grateful you are sharing your experience with all. 18 teenagers from Baltimore in Heidelberg for 3 weeks during my teaching days--immersion experiences are my favorite travel experience, not so much for the chaperone part. Looking forward to checking here during study breaks!

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    1. I would take you as a chaperone any day, Jane! Come visit if you can xo

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  7. Hello in Germany:). Met your husband on the German (Berlin) Opening of XS. Since then follow your worldwide way of xs. greetings to david. Feel a warm welcome. Looking forward to read from u. Greetz York

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    1. I DO feel warmly welcomed...thanks so much:) I'll pass your greeting on to David...

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