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First night, last night

by Robin | Dec 4, 2012 | 31 Days in Europe, Adventures in Germany, Memoir, Personal

I remember our first night in Germany. I can still smell the cold. Taste the new. Feel equal measure of exhiliaration and intimidation. Hear the wonder. See adventure 'round every bend. That first sleep was met after eyes had been wide and ravenous for near 40...

Breakthrough

by Robin | Feb 9, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Grand Tetons, Life Philosophy, Personal

“Don’t try to be American in Germany, BE GERMAN.” LeAna’s mom Living abroad has never been on my radar. Perhaps when I was much younger romantic notions danced like sugar plums, but never was it real possibility. So it...