It was another bright and sunny day in Grotzingen and Ryan, Phyllis, Amanda and I took a trip up the hill to Hoffest. Hoffest was held in the residential community of Rudolfshöhe which is part of Karl-Schubert Gemeinschaft e.V. This fantastic organization provides housing options, employment opportunities, therapies, health care, and organized activities for physically and mentally handicapped individuals. The Karl-Schubert residential communities house aro...

Ryan and I have been laying low in Grotzingen the past few days just taking advantage of the fact that we can. We have been sleeping in late and then walking to the local stores to get fresh bread, veg, and beer...life is good. Last night it was Sara's birthday and we found ourselves at the Adler once again. After a delicious (and huge) dinner, we enjoyed the dessert Ryan and I made using fresh apples from Phyllis and Gerhard's backyard. There has been nothi...

Ryan and I have definitely been spoiled when it comes to food in Germany....especially here in Grotzingen. Phyllis and Gerhard and both FANTASTIC cooks; they have treated the entire family to several traditional German meals. The day after the wedding instead of simply relaxing, Phyllis came home and put together a spread of spätzle, sauerkraut, pork, meatloaf, and sausage (she even made meat free sauerkraut for me J) Leftover wedding cake capped off the ...