When we first moved to Germany one of my first kamikaze day trips was to Boleslawiec Poland, a tiny town that churns out volumes of the irresistible blue and white pottery full of dots and stripes. Boleslawiec is a good … Continue reading
As we say in the Rietkerk house, “We haven’t met a red wine we don’t like.” But, you can’t be considered a true wine aficionado until you have been properly educated. As part of the Hohenfels Wine Club, my goal … Continue reading
After a long winter’s sleep, Bavaria comes alive. First with the crazy antics of Fasching or Carnivale, Germans are roused from their slumber with costumes and parades. Then, it’s time to get serious. In the Christian calendar, the 40 days … Continue reading
Since Notre Dame cathedral was packed with tourists during the weekend, we opted to visit her sister cathedral, another gothic beauty, on our way home. 2 hours outside of Paris and conveniently located just off the autobahn, Notre-Dame de Reims … Continue reading
Versailles, France–Sunday is a great day for a family outing, even for the French! We drove from our hotel to the Palace of Versailles, the great imperial residence built by Louis XIV and the home of French kings for 100 … Continue reading
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Paris, Day 2–we woke to sunny skies dotted with storm clouds but it seemed clear and crisp. A great day to visit a museum. I was going to ditch the Louvre because I didn’t want to fight the crowds but … Continue reading
A Moveable Feast 