The chief editor of this publication has taken a three week sabbatical visiting friends and family back in the States. I the photographer for this publication will attempt to write and blog on in her absence.
Katie left for the home country this morning at 6:35 am. "It's the army" is a phrase often heard (invoked) over here... so we arrive 10 minutes early, wait anxiously for bus driver (bus is parked), knock on door 5 minutes after it's supposed to leave and then return to wait in car deciding if we should leave for the train station. (Katie was well prepared having purchased a 29 Euro train fare to avoid a stau (major traffic jam) on the autobahn). Her driver wakes up from slumber in bus, turns on lights and is immediately ready to pull away without passengers. We run to the blue bus with stars and stripes painted on it, throw on the bags and wave good bye to each other.
Katie is the sole passenger on a wonderful double-decker bus for the 2 1/2 hour ride to Frankfurt. Her lower level cabin has tables for card playing and dining while the upper compartment has full glass for viewing the sights. My biggest concern for her was that the bus driver seemed incapable of conversation or only spoke German. She'll overcome that difficulty, I'm sure.
With her gone, I've taken to redecorating our home. The lovely crystal dish from Poland should be displayed and admired. I think it looks much better without the M&M's.
We feel strongly that too much copy could make this blog boring. Consequently, each one needs a photo. Certain members of my family (Gretchen and Phil) believe I am incapable of food preparation and have concerns for my ability to survive alone these next weeks. Following is a photo of my supper. Quite colorful and nutritious, don't you agree?
PS: Glass has cranberry juice, not beer!
Katie left for the home country this morning at 6:35 am. "It's the army" is a phrase often heard (invoked) over here... so we arrive 10 minutes early, wait anxiously for bus driver (bus is parked), knock on door 5 minutes after it's supposed to leave and then return to wait in car deciding if we should leave for the train station. (Katie was well prepared having purchased a 29 Euro train fare to avoid a stau (major traffic jam) on the autobahn). Her driver wakes up from slumber in bus, turns on lights and is immediately ready to pull away without passengers. We run to the blue bus with stars and stripes painted on it, throw on the bags and wave good bye to each other.
Katie is the sole passenger on a wonderful double-decker bus for the 2 1/2 hour ride to Frankfurt. Her lower level cabin has tables for card playing and dining while the upper compartment has full glass for viewing the sights. My biggest concern for her was that the bus driver seemed incapable of conversation or only spoke German. She'll overcome that difficulty, I'm sure.
With her gone, I've taken to redecorating our home. The lovely crystal dish from Poland should be displayed and admired. I think it looks much better without the M&M's.
We feel strongly that too much copy could make this blog boring. Consequently, each one needs a photo. Certain members of my family (Gretchen and Phil) believe I am incapable of food preparation and have concerns for my ability to survive alone these next weeks. Following is a photo of my supper. Quite colorful and nutritious, don't you agree?
PS: Glass has cranberry juice, not beer!
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