Today, three things reminded me of the differences between Germany and the U.S.A.
In Deutschland:
1) Houseplant pots never have holes in them.
2) Folders never have pockets.
3) Sour Creme is never sour cream, not even if it has the American flag on it.
This weekend we’re going to the center of the beer drinking universe: Munich in full Oktoberfest mode. Supposedly it’s the world’s largest public festival where annually 6 million people (tourists) tip back more than 5.7 million liters of beer. Click here for a Web site with the history of the festival. Also, make sure to check out the “dictionary” of important Ocktoberfest words.
Full report (and photos, of course) when I return.
Robert and I will host our first formal dinner party tonight. Robert has two friends who have invited him for numerous elaborate dinners over the years. Now that we have a table, it’s payback time. From our menu options (lentil burgers, red lentil tacos, lasagna) they chose Italian. Since they don’t drink, it’s impossible to cover up bad food with a good bottle of wine. So the pressure is on…
Just want to document that it’s gorgeous today. Deep blue skies, sun, a hint of coolness. It’s been this way for the last week. I need to remember this for the dreary weather everyone tells me will come soon and stay until July of next year.
