So far, almost everything has been going our way (yay!), but more recently, we’re starting to experience facets of real life in Germany (doh!). Continue reading “Real life sets in”
It’s been 30 days since we touched down in Munich, and it’s been a blur.
Moving to another country with just two suitcases and a backpack of camping gear has opened our eyes to how much is involved in setting up a new household. Continue reading “A grueling day at IKEA”
With all the things we need to do, it is hard to decide what to do first, but we figured getting a roof over our heads beyond 30 days would be a good place to start. Continue reading “Paperwork and spring perennials”
In our travels, Torsten sometimes joked that we are homeless and unemployed. That reality has now sunk in, and it’s time to change it. Continue reading “Bootstrapping in Munich”
BANGKOK, THAILAND — Our first day might have made us overconfident in our navigating skills, as we went into a labyrinthine part of town to see a puppet show. Continue reading “Masters of puppets”
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — All good things must come to an end, and today, we said good bye to Australasia and hello to southeast Asia. Continue reading “From steamy Sydney into the tropics”
LEURA, AUSTRALIA — An old friend made an appearance today: the sun. It peeked through the clouds and rain stayed away, so we could explore the Blue Mountains’ main attraction. Continue reading “Three Sisters, thousands of adoring fans”
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Since we hadn’t yet seen Darling Harbor, the most touristy part of Sydney, we headed there after yet another rainy night and morning. Continue reading “Sightseeing in the rain”