A big part of traveling, for me at least, is the food. I've seen some stuff written recently about Michelin starred restaurants in Germany, but that wasn't what this trip was about. No, this time with family was more focused on home-style cooking a la Deutschland. Wandering around Freiburg's Munsterplatz earned us a delicious sausage … Continue reading Feasting my way around Freiburg
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An exercise in acceptance
Sadly enough, I did not run when I was in Europe. Nope (or should I say "nein?), not even once. I did get some quality exercise walking good distances nearly every day, but my greatest exercise may have come from pacing myself when it came to beer and wine consumption. I wrote about getting exercise … Continue reading An exercise in acceptance
Riding the bull
Regrettably, I did not take a turn riding the mechanical bull, but more than 50 people did last Saturday at a super fun event at the City Beer Hall. Check out the photos here. The team representing The Standard restaurant stood out in my mind as the ones to beat, if only for their matching … Continue reading Riding the bull
(An estimated) 8,000 people, 400 kegs and a dozen dachshunds – It must be Oktoberfest!
One of my sons asked me the other day who drinks more beer, the Irish or the Germans. Being the product of a German mother and an Irish father makes me an authority in his eyes, I suppose. My best answer was it depends what month of the year it is - and October belongs … Continue reading (An estimated) 8,000 people, 400 kegs and a dozen dachshunds – It must be Oktoberfest!
Mountain Jam 2012
For the second consecutive year, I headed down to Hunter Mountain to meet the guys and drink beer listen to some music. Although I didn't commit to getting a ticket until midweek, I had been eyeing the schedule for months. I ultimately decided that Sunday's lineup was the most appealing to me despite my interest … Continue reading Mountain Jam 2012
FDR’s Hyde Park
On a recent sunny afternoon, I fulfilled one of my oldest son's longstanding requests - we finally visited the FDR estate in the Hudson Valley's Hyde Park. He's been wanting to visit this National Historic site for years. You see, he's got a thing for FDR. Back in his trick or treating days he actually … Continue reading FDR’s Hyde Park
The luck of the Irish
What a day I had on St. Patrick's Day! I mean how can a colleen complain about a day that included a flat 4 mile run, a creamy pint of Guinness and a vivid voice from the past reminding me who I am? My day started with The Running of the Green (Island). I remember … Continue reading The luck of the Irish
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