Category Archives: Life in Berlin

Kids in Berlin start bicycling at a very early age. By 2 or 3 they are zooming down sidewalks on their balance bikes, many riding bicycles without training wheels at age four. Practicing in our Hof Our kids on the other hand grew up in a very residential neighborhood in the States where scooters wereContinueContinue reading “Biker Dude”

Since moving to Berlin, I’ve been walking a lot…more than ever. I walk for health, both physical and mental. I walk to get places. Like school. Coffeeshops. Errands. I walk to explore. This is a living breathing post for favorite shots taken during my walks. I will periodically update it. Please enjoy a glimpse intoContinueContinue reading “Captured Moments”

This past June, we found ourselves situated on the idyllic Baltic coast complete with Strandkorbs (beach loungers, literally „beach baskets“ – see below for pics) smack dab between Lübeck and Rostock. Silly times during our first night on the Baltic Serious UNO during our first dinner at the Sea In our simple vacation home, weContinueContinue reading “Beckerwitz, Germany”

Located in the historical region of Mecklenburg in Northern Germany, Wismar was founded in the 13th century. Throughout its history, the city has been part of various German states as well as the Swedish Empire. St. Marien Kirche While walking through the old town, the Scandinavian architectural influence was apparent. It became part of theContinueContinue reading “Wismar”

Summer of 2020 – our family’s opportunity to travel to new places in Germany, focusing on Brandenberg and the northern Hanseatic region. Sellin, Island of Rügen I had heard the term Hanseatic, but had not really understood its historical significance. Stralsund After spending two weeks in this Baltic area, I started to see the beautyContinueContinue reading “Hanseatic League”

Plans to host our family in Germany this year have been sadly canceled. This has been the most difficult aspect of living in the time of a pandemic. Island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea With parents who are aging and whose health continues to slowly worsen, we can’t help but feel a sense ofContinueContinue reading “Summer 2020”

Today at Tierpark, Europe’s biggest animal park, we stumbled across a beautiful exhibit. It reminded me that all of humanity can work together through our differences. To embrace and celebrate those differences. And that we must work as one, especially through a pandemic. The boys took notice, but were more interested in visiting the RedContinueContinue reading “Buddy Bears at Tierpark Berlin”

This year marked my 10th year celebrating Mother’s Day as a mom. {Köpenick Rathaus – city hall – on the left} To enjoy the day, we packed a picnic (with gourmet provisions procured the day before at the Kollwotzplatz farmer’s market and neighborhood gourmet Feinkost, or deli) and headed to Köpenick via a car shareContinueContinue reading “Mother’s Day 2020”