Southern California Even though it still feels like summer here in Southern California, it is the end of October and time to celebrate Halloween. We have fond memories as children of dressing up for Trick or Treat, then taking our own kids around the neighborhood to gather their candy loot and even attending some costume…
Month: October 2012
World Series Baseball Team-Themed Slider Recipe Competition
Southern California MAPPING THE DAY The 2012 Major League Baseball season is culminating in what promises to be a fantastic finale with the World Series starting tonight. The final seven-game dual has come down to the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants. LOCAL STORY Granted our beloved Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim did not…
Travel to Munich in Early Fall, Enjoy Bavarian Beer and Cuisine
Munich, Germany Beer and brats lunch at Spatenhaus was our best meal in Munich MAPPING THE DAY Traveling to Munich in early Fall is a perfect time to visit. Crisp, cool air was comfortable for walking. Throughout the city, the tree leaves were just starting to turn colors. There were crowds in the Hauptbahnhof and…
Festivals in Germany
Brauneberg, Germany MAPPING THE DAY Festivals in Germany are an integral part of the lifestyle. In our twelve-day visit there, we found the Brauneberger Wine and Street Festival, Spangdalem Oktoberfest, Heidelberg Herbstfest, and the granddaddy of all festivals, Munich Oktoberfest. Brauneberg is located on the Mosel River in the Western part of the country called…
What to Do on Sundays in Europe
Tongeren, Belgium Mapping the Day Sundays in Europe are family days. Shops are closed, churches and festivals are open. From our home base in the Mosel River area of Western Germany, we woke up early on a Sunday to the village church bells chiming. Our hosts, my son David and his wife Kathee, packed up their…