Shannon Lubell

Fall Break – Crete

Winters in Berlin are cold, dark and grey. As a coping strategy, we have decided to spend each school break in a locale that is warmer and sunnier than Germany. Over the fall break, we spent a week in Rethymno, Crete, Greece. Days, which were warmer than the seasonal norm, were spent eating Greek delicacies,ContinueContinue reading “Fall Break – Crete”

Mustard

It’s the color of the season. And it’s everywhere in Berlin. Even the trees and the BVG trams are in fashion! Have you noticed this trend in your home town? Has it also become popular in the US this fall? I’ve been noticing it a lot lately and have even bought some mustard colored clothesContinueContinue reading “Mustard”

Rainy Day

It’s a misty, rainy and cool day in Berlin. Fall break. Lazy day. We bundled up and took a walk outside to get some fresh air. Followed by a bubble bath and homemade coconut-milk cocoa. Mmmmmm.

Flu Shots

Last week, I found myself traveling on the U2 with a syringe filled with a flu shot. While at our doctor’s office the day before, Dave picked up a flu shot form for me, as I had an appointment with them the next day to check my Vitamin D level and to get the fluContinueContinue reading “Flu Shots”

Our neighborhood

While video chatting with my dad this week, I showed him the area I was in. I was at KaDeWe, the second largest department store in Europe, with Isaac enjoying an afternoon gelato and espresso. This is in the former capitalist West. Bombed and rebuilt. And not very historic. Or pretty. He remarked on thatContinueContinue reading “Our neighborhood”

Herbst – Part II

On our way go school this morning, Isaac and I were amazed by the beautiful fall colors. He kept asking me to take more pictures of him and the leaves. How could I resist? Here are some of my favorite shots.

Herbst – Fall

Not since Dave and I lived in Boston a decade ago have I enjoyed the fall trees as I have here in Berlin. It’s been unseasonable warm with little rain, so the leaves have not fallen much either. My fond feelings of this natural wonder can best be shown with photos. {Boys playing this morningContinueContinue reading “Herbst – Fall”

Voting

With heated mid term elections this November back home, Dave and I are exercising our right and are making sure that our votes are counted. We are voting via absentee ballots this year. This week we sat down together to hash out and research the amendments and referendums that are on the ballot in theContinueContinue reading “Voting”

England

I feel as though our two week trip to England this summer deserves a mention. Here are some highlights: London {staying in Notting Hill} {high tea at Harrod’s} {touring Kensington Palace and the exhibit on Diana’s fashion} {swimming at the Serpentine Lido in Hyde park} {Downton!!!! Highclere Castle} {Lion King} {Britishisms} {Portobello market} {double deckerContinueContinue reading “England”

German Reunification Day – October 3

While the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, it wasn’t until October 3 the following year that the GDR became a part of the Federal Republic of Germany, thus reunifying East and West. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_reunification Twenty eight years later, we celebrate together as school and most stores and offices are closed. Dave, being in GreeceContinueContinue reading “German Reunification Day – October 3”