Category Archives: Village life

Zwiebelkuchen

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Clare B. Dunkle

Just like many an American who shops in the German stores close to base, I have been looking at this sign next to the supermarket off the Opel circle for years now, and every time I’ve seen it, I’ve said: … Continue reading →

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My Morning Jog

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Clare B. Dunkle

Jogging through scenery like this does more than tone the body. It heals the soul. I took this photograph today on my morning jog. Now, lest you think that I jog for miles, let me set you straight. The entire … Continue reading →

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Strolling and Nibbling

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Clare B. Dunkle

This Saturday and Sunday, Rodenbach and nearby Weilerbach teamed up to host their annual Kulinarische Wanderung–literally translated, a culinary stroll. This proved to be every bit as enjoyable as it sounds. The three-and-a-half-mile (six-kilometer) route passed nine different tents offering … Continue reading →

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It’s been rainy and chilly. Last night was a crisp 43 degrees F (6 degrees C). Today is beautiful, though, sunny and hot–unseasonably warm for September. But it isn’t the start of Indian summer, as my friend Heidi points out. … Continue reading →

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Clare B. Dunkle | Leave a comment

Whimsical Germany

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Clare B. Dunkle

From an American point of view, German culture often exhibits a streak of whimsy. My introduction to this came before I arrived in Germany, back in 1999. I was paging through a coffee table book on Hanover and encountered the … Continue reading →

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