On my walk today, I took my usual route through Kur Park (Cure Park based on the spas here) and noticed the buds on all the magnolias and rhododendrons in the park. I was hoping they would be in bloom when our daughters Emily and Katie visit in March. Just then I walked passed a man and was the first to say "hallo" and soon he turned around and started following me, chattering away, the same gibberish over and over again. As I started to walk faster, looking around for other humans, he finally gave up his pursuit. I finished today's walk in record time. And am now re-thinking my new motto... be the first to say hello.
In my teeny-tiny kitchen, I thought I would try some spaghetti bolognese and made it with my new find at the market - spicy chorizo sausage from Spain. The pot I used is about as big as the stovetop. We needed even more water than wine for dinner. I noticed a bit of perspiration on Pete's brow, but he kept eating. It was paired with our 3.99 euro ($6) local Rheingau Riesling. Big bottle too. Life is good.
On Wednesday, we are heading to UK to Pete's office in Bristol. We are spending Friday night in London and hope to do a little touring on Saturday before we return. Blogging might be on hiatus for a few days. Thanks for all the comments... we love to hear from everyone. We just changed a blog setting so anyone can participate in comments. We're off to see the Queen!
Cheers!
ahh-the Queen-how fun!! Have a great time in London!! Will anxiously await the next blog on how the trip was and all you saw! Think of us in SD where now that the rain and snow has subsided we are left with cooold temps again-can't wait til April!!! Spring and Mary:)!!
ReplyDeleteForget the "peppered sausage" and get some "pepper spray" for those daily excursions. Safe travels good friends!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mare, so great to read that you are settled in and making new friends ... no surprise at all. What a wonderful opp for you and Petey and I look forwrd to keeping up with you.
ReplyDeleteLove Jodes