Category Archives: Emden
Bunker Museum in Emden
The city of Emden has a rich history. During the middle ages, it was a wealthy port until a catastrophic flood diverted the Ems River outside of town. As far as the […]
Emden – before and after the war
Looking down on Emden
This past weekend we had Vikings visiting and had to check out the Armory at the Emden Museum. Vikings love swords, shields, armor and spears. You can let your imagination […]
Little Miss Muffet is moving up and out – week five
Week five brings a boring but necessary project. I am packing up glasses and things and moving from this little country cottage and into the city center. We have been waiting for this […]
Midsummer garden
Most of the flowers are past their prime now but the dam continues to produce beautiful lilies that the frogs seem to enjoy.
Worldwide WordPress 5K – Emden City Center
WordPress is a great blog host! I love them! Everyday heroes helping the little people make their voices heard. They encourage, cajole and have a great sense of humor. They […]
What are you giving up for Lent?
I am not Catholic but I love the restrictive nature of their religious traditions. As an ala carte Lutheran, where almost anything goes, it is refreshing to have some rules put on […]
Sticky buns – countdown to Lent
Since it is getting closer to Lent or Fastnacht we need to store up some energy to make it through to Easter. I have been craving good old-fashioned sticky buns […]
Seed catalog love
I have been browsing seed catalogs and picking out what to have in the garden this year. Last year we had great luck with Physalis so they are on the […]
Snowy days
The joy of snow! This year we have anxiety free snow days because we can now comply to the strict German law about cleaning the area in front of your […]
Christmas Market Emden
Emden’s weihnachtsmarkt is certainly not going to end up in any travel guides but it was better this year than last. They made a cozy park surrounded by food stands […]
