The Rhein

As you have seen from previous posts I have become quite a fan of hiking. Last weekend we went hiking along the Rhein. As you may know the Rhein is one of the longest river in Germany and Karlsruhe is next to it. The weather wasn't ideal, it was snowing and raining a bit, we managed to enjoy it. As we do with all hikes, we stopped for lunch along the way. This time we ended up on a boat that was converted to a restaurant. It was like a gentlemans club in there. Dark paneling on the walls, guys smoking pipes....all a bit strange but the food was great! I ate wild boar with spätzle. Tasty!

2010

Glückliches Neu Jahr! Happy New Year everyone! Yes, I know that my post are infrequent. I would like to think that this year I would be better about posting but I know I won't. It isn't on my list of things to improve on in 2010. So what is the plan for 2010 you might be asking....Good question.

1. Improve my german. I have been here 2 years now and while I can speak, it definitely needs work. Being the perfectionist that I am, I won't be entirely happy until I am fluent. This will take many years but I am determined to get there.

2. Find a new apartment. Yes, I know I said I would never move again but life changes and so must I. While I love my apartment (and I do mean I LOVE it!) it isn't big enough for 2 so we are searching for a new one. So far we have seen 6 apartments and none of them are right. I am holidng out for the perfect one.

3. Travel more. I am so excited that my CAH friend from New York is coming for a visit this summer. We are going to go to London, tour around Germany a bit and then go to Turkey. Viel spaß!!

That is it really. I have accomplished much in the 2 years I have been here and still love living here. I just want to relax and enjoy this year. The first 2 have been a bit chaotic so I am looking forward to a peaceful year.