USA

Much love for San Diego

This trip to San Diego was for a family wedding. I really didn’t want to go. Having spent six weeks in the US at the end of 2007, I felt no desire to return to the States again so soon. Especially to somewhere as far away as California – 15 hours of flying each way. … Read more

The fire pit

To answer the questions about the last photo in my San Diego post, I give you… a video: The Fire Pit from zurika on Vimeo. This was the fire pit at the fancy beach-front hotel where we stayed for the first part of our trip. The sand was configured differently each night, but this one … Read more

Not much to do in California at 6 am…

…except walk on the beach, or sit on the sofa on the balcony drinking coffee and staring at the ocean. Which really aren’t such bad options, once you get out of the must-make-the-most-of-time-in-US mode. Although it’s been a mere six months since our last trip to the US, we’re still having waves of bewilderment about … Read more

A couple political notes for you Americans abroad

1) Dr. Sara appeals to us all to write our congresspeople about how ridiculously lame we find it that we as Americans abroad are expected to pay taxes in two countries. Pretty much every other government in the world has figured out that this is a lame way to treat expats; hopefully this proposed bill … Read more

Homeward bound

After spending a fabulous New Year’s in Boston with friends, we’re finally heading back to Europe to complete our move to Munich. We’ve had a great time in the US, but I’m really looking forward to having a home again, and sleeping in my own bed. Happy New Year!

Two days in Vegas

Before Christmas in New York (and after skiing in Montana), we spent a couple days on the Las Vegas strip. Being the kitsch aficionado that I am, naturally I have an affinity for this city (and here you thought I was all about sophistimicated high-culture destinations in Europe). How can you not love a street … Read more

Christmas in New York

Hi there. This week I’m in New York City, one of my favorite places to spend Christmas. I’m a couple trips behind on my blogging, but here are a few New York Christmas photos to keep you entertained until I have a chance to catch up. Merry Christmas, if you’re into that kind of thing. … Read more

Montana skiing, take two

Better snow, warmer air, more fleece clothing – we had a good day of skiing at Bridger Bowl yesterday (even though it didn’t end with anything fried on a stick).