It has been another HOT week! The entire continent is experiencing an intense heatwave with record-breaking temperatures everywhere. Even more unusually, the heat is sticking around and not leaving after a day or so; it just lingers. Opening the windows to air the house in the morning isn’t enough; we all just sit around theContinue reading “Week 216: Cruising Part I”
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Week 214: Weekend in Provence
It was another short week at home for us! Ryan was still at the JROTC JCLC and would not return until Friday. Then, he’d leave again for the Civil Air Patrol encampment on Sunday. Thursday was a holiday, and Friday was my day off, so not wanting to sit at home in the heat, BrooklynContinue reading “Week 214: Weekend in Provence”
Week 213: School’s Out and Bolzano!
It’s finally the last week of school! It’s been a great school year for everyone, but feels like it’s been dragging on, and we are so ready for summer break! Monday was the last full day of school and Tuesday was the last official day, but only a half day. The kids actually wanted toContinue reading “Week 213: School’s Out and Bolzano!”
Week 211: Last Week of May and Porto, Portugal
After we returned from Catania on Tuesday morning, we jumped right back into our routine! We got home relatively early and were even able to drop the kids off at school for their final classes of the day. It’s so weird to be able to wake up in Italy, take a flight, and still getContinue reading “Week 211: Last Week of May and Porto, Portugal”
Week 210: Euros and Memorial Day Weekend
We are finally getting close to the end of the school year, which means there was a lot of running around this week! Two of Ryan’s very good friends were moving at the end of the week, so he filled just about every free minute hanging out with them. Seeing him sad about his departingContinue reading “Week 210: Euros and Memorial Day Weekend”
Week 208: Mother’s Day
We were home for another whole week, which was pretty quiet, followed by a busy weekend. It’s still been pretty chilly here, and although we’ve had some cloudy days, it’s been mostly sunny with no rain! Very strange for Germany in the Spring! The pollen is piled up everywhere in thick layers, and we areContinue reading “Week 208: Mother’s Day”
Week 205: Springfest
We had some very special visitors last week! On Tuesday, my cousin Bonnie was the first to arrive. She let herself in, and we finally reunited after I returned home from work in the early afternoon. When I got home, our first stop was Herrenberg, where the softball team was having a scrimmage. After seeingContinue reading “Week 205: Springfest”
Week 204: Quick UK Trip
We had another quick week back in Stuttgart. We felt really refreshed after our break in South Africa, but waking up to the alarm on Monday morning was tough. The week went by quickly as we moved through the regular routines. The weather has been a little chilly but otherwise beautiful. Some friends and IContinue reading “Week 204: Quick UK Trip”
Week 203: Spring Break!
It’s finally Spring Break from school! It’s been a long winter, and we are so ready for spring and a break from school and work. We departed Saturday morning for our trip to Capetown, South Africa! Our flight was leaving from Zürich, so we made the two-hour drive south, stopping to drop the dogs offContinue reading “Week 203: Spring Break!”
Week 197: Moving Through February
We made it through another week! I don’t know why, but 2025 has felt so long! We are all adjusting to new school and work routines, and we are all just so tired at the end of the day! We are technically on the “Winter Sports Pause” at school, but the students have filled thisContinue reading “Week 197: Moving Through February”
Gilcrests Abroad 