Saturday, July 24, 2010

Duff Beer Really Does Exist????


So I guess this stuff really does exist! I thought The Simpsons just made this beer up.   Or did they?  Did Germany get this from The Simpsons, or did The Simpsons get this from Germany?  Oooor is this all just a big coincidence?  If anyone knows the right answer let me know!

But it really tastes good!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Approved!!!


Okay! It is official! I have been accepted and given permission to work in Germany for 3 years!  The wait for the visa was long and nerve-racking, but that stress is lifted and it is time to get down to business and start arranging my plans with work, school, and living in Bremerhaven, Germany for the next 3 years!

Cheers!



Sunday, July 18, 2010

The First Week...

In my first week in Germany we mostly took the time to get acclamated with the city.  It basically consisted of checking out apartments, looking up prices, meeting with people, and best of all, a little bit of sightseeing.

The country is extra hot lately and chances are wherever you go, air conditioning will not be there.  Personally, I thought the weather was beautiful coming from the 110 degree weather in Arizona.  After experiencing heat as hot as that, this 80 degree weather is literally a breeze...

Here is an overview of the week...

 Here is the no AC hotel room.  Mom assumed this position often.


 This is the Cape Gazette picture.... there are a few of these


 And the second Cape Gazette picture...

 U-Boot, translation: U-Boat
 

 Some fun down in the submarine!


 My Moms first beer in about 10 years

 Unofrtunatly we decided we would branch out and try something new... this is what we ended up with. Note: do not order herring unless you already know what it is a like eating it.

 Schiff Museum, translation: Ship Museum.... we got to drive
 Hotel bar... in case you didnt already guess, we were there frequently

 This is Becks Bewery in Bremen!

 They gave us viele (many) samples and a taste test! No worries everyone, we guessed the right answer! The left is Becks and the right is Haake Becks.

 Mom liked the beer but watch out guys cause Becks Ice caught her taste buds! So if you happen to see her drinking one, dont panic.

 A delicious restaurant on a boat!

 Mom was not so sure of these, but they are just little shrimps... delicious!

 End of the week and tired... Now its time to get down to business and figure all my arrangements...

Hope you all enjoy the first week of my 3 year stay in Deutschland!  Keep your eyes open for more posts!!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Hello!

As many of you all know, I have recently moved to Germany to apprentice for a German bakery for 3 years!  I am starting this blog to write about my baking experiences, travels, and everyday life in this beautiful country!

I will be living in Bremerhaven, Germany which is located up on the North Sea.  Check out the location for a map of where the city is...

I hope you all enjoy! And keep coming back for up coming posts!