Pumpkins galore...

Lots of pumpkins at Trader Joe's in Indianapolis.

Everyone is getting ready decorating for Halloween.

It doesn't feel like it yet, with the weather being so nice and warm.

Are you decorating for Halloween?

Here is an interesting fact -

Ireland: The birthplace of Halloween 

Halloween was invented by Celts in Ireland/Scotland, and it was much scarier back then.

 Farmers believed that ancient spirits could claw their way into reality on October 31, so they had to burn bones and stuff to welcome the good ghosts and cast off the bad ones.
I prefer the pointless, debauched version of Halloween they have today.
Oh and the Irish carve turnips.

Take care!

And thank you for your comments,

they are always appreciated so much. :)

Have a wonderful week!

Sunset...

"Peace is seeing the sunset and knowing who to thank."

- Unknown Author

I took this photo on my way home from Shipshewana.

Right through the windshield,

no time to get out of the car.

Did not want to miss this beautiful sight.

Have a wonderful start of the new week.

Take care!

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine

Our most favorite food is Thai.

So we are always on the look-out for a Thai Restaurant we have not visited yet.

Sawasdee is in Indianapolis.

The food was delicious.

We are trying to stay more and more vegetarian and we are loving the tofu.

What is your favorite food?

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Blog I love - Cloudia's Comfort Spiral "Your Daily Hawaii Vacation".

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Temps here are still in the 90's, a beautiful late summer.

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Going to Shipshewana next week for two days to meet up with two of my friends from Michigan

and visiting the gigantic Flea Market there.

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Have a great week! :)

Congratulations...

Congratulations Claudia, 

you are the winner of the summer giveaway.

Please send me an e-mail with your address

and I will get it in the mail to you.

Hope you like it!

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Wishing everyone a great week.

Enjoy the rest of the summer.

kisii - A summer giveaway

It's time for a summer giveaway.

This colorful tribal chevron moleskin journal is from one of my favorite shops on Etsy.

It is kisii.

The shop's owner is Reena Devani, a wonderful lady.

Everything in her shop is handmade, inspired by nature, yoga, and travel.

You will find beautiful photography, bracelets, journals, mala, and necklaces.

Have a look and check out her shop.

She is having an end of summer sale right now.

Everything is 10% off and who doesn't like a sale?

One dollar from each sale is donated towards cancer research.

If you would like to have a chance to win this journal,

you must be a follower of this blog,

and leave me a comment on this posting.

The lucky winner will be drawn on Sunday, August 25th.

Good luck! :)

Home in Bavaria

Obatzda at Kathi Braeu in Heckenhof

my brother's wife Monika, Cary and I

What I was dreaming of for a long time, our bread.

Wiener Schnitzel

at an old neighborhood inn

Another old tradition, snuff.

At these small neighborhood places, everyone is friendly and talks to you.

my brother Robert

Franconian Bratwuerste 

As you can tell, we had a great time in Germany.

Family, friends, and good food.

I miss it already.

All pics credit to my brother and his wife Monika.

A few more pics from the wedding...

 moi

 with my sister and brother

 church ceremony

 Cary and I

 my son Chris

moi at the champagne reception

All credits of these pics go to my brother and his wife.

My sister-in-law Monika took the official wedding pics.

You can find her website here.

Next week I will have pics of all the wonderful trips we took while being home in Germany.

I miss it already.

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday!

Take care, will see you soon!