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I miss Germany
This time of year makes me really miss Germany. Talk about a country that really knows how to do Christmas… Weihnachtsmarkt, anyone?? Walk around, buy trinkets, view beautiful decorations, drink Glühwein, eat candied roasted almonds, listen to local bands play carols….
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New Year’s Eve in Germany
In Germany, the New Year would be celebrated by neighborhoods shooting off fireworks at midnight. I have a vivid memory of walking down to the edge of the army apartments in Wiesbaden — champagne bottle in hand, ready to share with whoever would be at the lookout — and seeing the city from an amazing……
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Pets and the Army
The treatment of pets in relation to the military travel is unacceptable. I didn’t understand fully just how difficult it was to travel with pets until the travel agency didn’t include them on our first itinerary. Something needs to change. Six weeks ago, my husband (sponsor) made travel arrangements through SatoTravel to get our infant,……
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Sandhofen, Germany
This is one of my absolute favorite photos I took while walking around Sandhofen (Mannheim) after a rather snowy night.