Adventurous return journey

As I am writing this blog, we should already sit on a plane ready for the departure to Cologne. But we aren’t. And I even can’t blame British inefficiencies. It’s been the Germans this time. Eurowings sent us an email this morning that our flight was cancelled! But as we’ve taken over some of the … More Adventurous return journey

Almost there

The final day… it is nearly there. At the moment we are sitting in our – although furnished – quite empty and dusty flat. The relocator has packed all boxes this morning which should already be on their way to Germany (or the distribution centre). Since this last week in London has started I catch myself … More Almost there

Royal Wedding…

… but without us! Today the Prince of Wales announced the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Although I am really happy for them (having wed Alexander was obviously my best decision) I am a bit miffed: Not only that the wedding will take place in spring next wear (when we are back again … More Royal Wedding…

Alaaf

11.11. at 11.11 am is the start of Cologne Carnival. Although not being there, we are still celebrating. Live stream of German television brings the atmosphere to London!

Expecto Patronum – Part 3 (with cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles and a flake on top)

This year was quite a Harry Potter experience: we’ve visited Gloucester Cathedral, used magic at the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Tour, went to Leadenhall Market (where you can find the Leaky Cauldron) and watched Daniel Radcliffe acting at theatre. But for me something was missing… Nearly the same moment we learned that we will move … More Expecto Patronum – Part 3 (with cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles and a flake on top)

Is it ever enough?

Perhaps you’ve recognized it eventually: we don’t love every single aspect London has to offer but there is something we really really appreciate: the cultural offerings. If you like you could watch a play, an opera or a concert every day – without any repetition. It feels like we have done more cultural things this … More Is it ever enough?