September 2018 – Berlin Lubells: Stories of Life in Berlin from an American Expat Mom's First Experience Living Abroad

Retreat in Potsdam

It was super nice to get out of the Berlin bubble. Last weekend, I was in Potsdam, an hour train ride away, for a women’s full moon art and yoga retreat. I stayed in the Dutch quarter. There are exactly 134 red, two-story brick houses, arranged on four squares. Known as the Holländerhäuser (“Dutch houses”),ContinueContinue reading “Retreat in Potsdam”

One City, Two Zoos

This weekend, we went to two zoos. That’s the benefit of living in a city that, up until 30 years ago, existed in two different and physically separate countries, thanks to a wall and a lot of pretty heavily armed check points and watch towers. There are two of a lot of things in Berlin.ContinueContinue reading “One City, Two Zoos”

Spielplatz Zeit -Playground Time

I’ve mentioned the countless playgrounds that are in Berlin. The boys seem to have unlimited opportunities to play. During the first week of school, Isaac learned how to pump for himself on the swing. What a milestone! Sharing some fun shots and videos from our time here (in chronological order).

Dates

Dave and I have been intentionally carving out time to explore our new city, either while the boys are in school or by using sitters. Especially while the weather is so nice. One Friday, we went by bicycle to brunch in Mitte to Father Carpenter, a restaurant with super yummy food and coffee drinks hiddenContinueContinue reading “Dates”