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A day away from the beginning of October!!! I am so excited, my Halloween decorations will be coming out and getting set up this weekend. I have been making plans for it ALL week and cannot wait to show y'all what we are doing. </div>
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This week's post will be all things Halloween and October.</div>
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First up this week, <b><a href="https://shop.paperandglam.com/" target="_blank">Paper and Glam,</a></b> released the October Bucket List and I for one cannot wait to start crossing some of these things off for myself</div>
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I've been searching for some easy to put together costume ideas to pass out candy this year. </div>
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Minnie Mouse would be adorable, but the Harry Potter fangirl in me is also looking at this one too. both would be so easy to put together without having to buy too many extra things.</div>
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This week I started prepping the candy to be passed out. I found these adorable little goodie bags to sort the candy into and hand out.</div>
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Aren't they just adorable? And each bag has a little ghost or pumpkin sticker on the back to seal it closed. I just love it.</div>
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This weekend was fantastic!!! One of the best weekends, I have had that does not include traveling to new places.</div>
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and one of the many activities going on this month here to promote it, was a 5k Color Run and it was so much fun. Before you get any crazy ideas, I didn't run it, I volunteered to help. I save my running for being really late or in the event the world turns into <i>Red Dawn </i>or <i>The Walking Dead. </i></div>
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<i> </i>With the run, my Saturday was off to a cold - as in 44 degrees - and an early start - waking up at 6 AM early. </div>
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See? The sun was barely gracing us with its presence. </div>
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Got to breakout my Fourth of July tutu again and put on that "sexy" orange vest to help direct the race. Just call me your personal race cheerleader.</div>
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Later on Saturday we had my favorite night of the week:</div>
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Something we hadn't done together in so long, bowling. We had tons of fun - James going out there and beasting at the game and me losing even with bumpers on... It's ok though I was killing it with my dance moves to the music hehehe.</div>
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This is only the second western I have ever seen - <i>The Lone Ranger, </i>was my first.</div>
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Y'all MUST go see this film. It was so good. Chris Pratt was just amazing in this movie and to my knowledge I have not seen a Denzel film and boy have I been missing out. The level of acting in this film was explosive.<i> </i>Make your way to the movie theater and see this movie. </div>
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Watching <i>The Chew, </i>and making delicious monkey bread. Sharing this recipe will be a must.</div>
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And of course dinner. Cajun fettuccine shrimp Alfredo. Let's just say I am counting down the minutes to lunch for these left overs.</div>
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Another week has come and gone. Where is the time going? Seriously, September is on it's way out and soon enough it'll be Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I am that person that starts decorating in November, much to James' dismay - but where has the year gone!? </div>
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Well I'll back track a couple holidays to Halloween. I was at the store the other day, and my decorating self went into overdrive. I'm realizing a few days later now, I have to reign it all in, but be on the look out soon for all about our Halloween decorating. I got it narrowed down to a few different ideas. </div>
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But back to Christmas... Anyone else getting that bug to bring out the tree and start decorating and playing the Christmas music? I've been trying so hard to be good about it and I am beginning to fail miserably. If the basement wasn't so scary you can bet this girl would have all the Christmas stuff in the apartment already. </div>
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Let me go ahead and get into the week's Five on Friday now and stop outing my Christmas addiction hehehe</div>
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I got a few new OPI colors from my Mom last month and have waiting not so patiently for Fall, so I could start wearing them. I am in love with the show <i>Scandal, </i>no spoilers still catching up, and was so excited for the Olivia Pope Collection!!! I mean seriously her wardrobe is perfection so of course the colors would be bold but classy, just like Miss Pope. All this week I have been rocking CIA - Color Is Awesome.<br />
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Have I mentioned my obsession with Lush Cosmetics? I just adore this place and their bath bombs. I look forward to throwing one in my tub at the end of every week. It is the best way to relax. Everyone seriously needs to check them out. They leave your skin so soft, luminescent, and the perfumed aroma last on your skin all day and night - not to mention throughout your house too. Best of all, all the products are vegan so of course no harmed animals in testing.<br />
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I mentioned last week how I did a little Fall shopping - still want to get a few more things. This week I got to wear both my new outfits!!! I love getting to wear new outfits. It instantly makes any day a thousand times better. Since I loved them so much, here is one of them - the second I totally spaced on getting a picture of, next time for sure:<br />
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My blazer is from Express, I bought it almost two years ago, at an after Christmas Sale.<br />
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The blouse is from Hollister and is the pretty shade of blue. It reminds me of a modern day Belle, so of course I had to buy it.<br />
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Jeans - I love them so much and worth all the hunting - are also from Hollister. I am making another trip to grab a second pair for winter. I owe it all to Devin too. I pretty much gave up and said I would wait till I made a trip home, and she handed me this pair and said just try it on and see.<br />
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One of the projects I started with vigor this summer, was decorating our home. It has been almost a year since I arrived in Germany and our house is finally beginning to look like adults live here and not college kids. I really wanted our house to feel cozy and relaxing. With all the traveling I do and the long/odd hours James works, our apartment is our retreat.<br />
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The room I chose to dive into first was our living room. Since we spend the majority of our time in here, it was a priority to have come together the fastest. It is still a work in progress, namely the photo wall and our DVD storage. Plus we still need a second bookshelf and maybe even a third. I own a LOT of books.<br />
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It has been turning out so well: super comfy and inviting, as well as pretty and personal.<br />
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All the empty space to the right is where our new dining table will go. Just a few more weeks now!!!<br />
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I saw the rug in store and that was when everything fell in to place for how I wanted the living room to look. It's the perfect color for all the light we get in this room. <br />
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The gorgeous clock we bought on a whim, on a trip downtown. I love it so much. It's surprisingly light too.<br />
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I have two of these end tables that each went under a massive transformation. Hopefully, I can find some before photos to show y'all what we - I - did to them.<br />
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One of my favorite parts of the living room. <br />
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The <i>Harry Potter, </i>books on the left are the English ones I own - one day I will get <i>Chamber of Secrets. </i>On the right is my collection from across Europe. Italian, Czech, French, Slovakian, and Hungarian - plus some memorabilia courtesy of my sister over the years. <br />
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James, brought the mirrored box - is it a box, anyone now? - into the marriage and I just adore it. I had to have it out for everyone to see. Isn't just beautiful?<br />
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Team Edwards forever!!! Shh...<br />
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All our currency from Europe. <br />
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Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest in the world - beer and Fall festival. Drawing about 8 MILLION visitors every year over the three week period at the end of September, and this year we returned to our favorite German city to experience it.<br />
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We made it a point to leave early on Monday morning so we avoided all the crowds found in the evenings and afternoons. So, still dark out, rain coming down, we made our way to Munich for all the fun.<br />
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Oktoberfest is definitely something you should try to do if you find yourself in Germany while it's going on.<br />
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There is so much to see and do. The grounds are <b>HUGE!!! </b>I've never really seen anything like it before. Sure <b><a href="http://forloveandtravel.blogspot.com/2016/05/spring-festival-2016.html" target="_blank">Stuttgart's Spring Festival</a></b> was large, but Oktoberfest, was massive.<br />
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<b> </b>Everything is decorated to the nines. Not a single place was left untouched on the grounds<br />
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In most places the rain coming down, would stop people from attending. Not here. Cold - we are talking 55 degrees - and rain and the people still were coming in large groups from the metro station.<br />
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Every stall and beer tent was over the top with festive wear. The amount of time it must take to decorate for this three week event is crazy. People must work around the clock to get this all together.<br />
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I cannot get over how large the beer mugs are here in Germany. The women are so talented, we saw one carrying almost ten mugs in one trip with no tray. <b>TEN!!! </b>How crazy is that!?<br />
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At every German festival, you can find these stands filled with gingerbread.<br />
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We had a fantastic time and you can bet we will be back next year and we may even come on a weekend to get the whole experience.<br />
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If you are planning your own trip to Oktoberfest, I created a short list of tips to help it run smoothly.<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">If you are driving, a great place to park is at Fröttmaning Park and Ride</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">The metro in Munich is very user friendly. You will purchase your tickets at a kiosk (many language options) and then validate it on your way down the stairs to the stop.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">At 13 stops you have arrived at Oktoberfest </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">If you go Monday-Thursday in the morning (opening is 10 AM). You will have no problem snagging a table in any tent.</li>
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Originally, I was suppose to head back downtown with my lovely friend Devin, however things fell through once we learned of all the protesting taking place this weekend. 30,000 in the middle of the shopping district, does not make for the enjoyable Fall experience we were hoping for.</div>
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So all those Fall pieces I am on the hunt for will have to wait a bit longer. Bummer...</div>
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Obviously I love to travel. Nothing compares to the rush I feel
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James and I, got to do something that is rather rare in our house. This whole weekend has belonged to our TV. We have been so lazy. Why you may ask? Hulu FINALLY, began working for us!!! All weekend has pretty much been this:</div>
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<i>The Chew, Rizolli and Isles, </i>and my favorite ever (okay maybe not ever I'm not sure) <i>Hawaii Five - O.</i></div>
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My most exciting thing though was getting an early Christmas present from the Hubby. He had planned on replacing my iPhone 5, mine has slowly been giving up on existing and this week I was beginning to have problems with the home button. Well this weekend I became the proud owner of a little rose gold 6SE.</div>
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That's right we are in Munich as we speak (okay read), enjoying this once in a lifetime German festival. I cannot wait to tell y'all about it tomorrow, so ya gotta come back.</div>
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Long time no see everybody!!! I cannot believe it is going on two months since I posted anything on here. I always say I am going to do better, then I get sidetracked by everything else in life and do not make time for this. I really do need to do better. Make a schedule and stick to it, one day it'll happen and hopefully that day is sooner rather than later.</div>
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Of course my return to the blog world had to be on a Friday so I could participate with all of y'all in the wonderful Friday link-ups. So many awesome things to share and get caught up on posting about - all sorts of catch up for me. So, for this week I will be sharing five of the things that have gone on since we last met up.</div>
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As is the norm for me, many trips around Europe have a occurred. At the end of July and through August, I went to four different countries and got to cross off two major things on my life and travel bucket list. I have come to learn that traveling is a way of life for me. Traveling has become as essential as breathing to me. It will forever be ingrained in my soul.</div>
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First up at the end of July, was the Provence region of France. Seeing the lavender fields, was a big bucket list item for me, so when the chance to go for a weekend came up, you can bet this girl was first in line. </div>
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Following this place, that I still don't fully believe is real, I made my <b>THIRD</b> journey to Prague. I love this charming city. I especially loved that I got to share this city with Devin, who had yet to go. Of course I would have loved for this to be the time James got to experience Prague, but this was the beginning of a nomadic friendship with Devin. Travel Besties for sure.</div>
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If I were to name this summer, it would be The Summer of Gelato. Seriously, I couldn't go anywhere without trying this stuff. I am 110% hooked. This particular one: Carmel, strawberry, and vanilla shaped into a rose.</div>
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And lastly on my summer travels was four wonderful days with Devin, traveling through Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary. Seeing Budapest was another thing crossed of my list. Not bad for one summer I would say: Paris (the "I can die happy having been here trip,"), lavender fields of France, and Budapest.</div>
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The quaint cruise town of Passau, Germany. Spent our time here hiking to the fortress (seriously was not even the most active part of the weekend) and eating spaghetti and of course gelato.</div>
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Bratislava, Slovakia. Climbing the town hall tower, was the best part of Bratislava. We also made the pilgrimage to the countries first ever Starbucks!!! Now that was a walk. Sadly, they are so new the country and city mugs had not arrived in store yet. I may have shed a tear over this, so don't judge hahaha.</div>
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Hungarian Parliament: Who wouldn't want to go work in this place?</div>
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We walked 16 miles that day and still had several hours till we would fall into bed when this picture was taken. One camera and two phones proved to be just enough for photos. But only barely, Devin's phone (the last surviving) died when we got to the hotel lobby.</div>
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Summer traveling may be over, but thankfully Fall is beginning and with it all sorts of fun times. Can't wait to see what comes our way next.</div>
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I have gotten to spend a great deal of time with the hubs. This is always my favorite since work always has him away at odd hours. I love our date nights.</div>
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Sushi for dinner (a regular thing for us) with our bestie across the hall. I love it when I get to have hubby date night and girly date night at the same time.</div>
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Movie marathon night/weekend. We were all set on that couch for <b>HOURS!!!</b></div>
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Home is my vacation. I love all the fun things we get to do as a couple. Dinners out, BBQs with great neighbors, and of course couch potato-ing it. </div>
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One thing that I really never got around to doing, was decorating our house. We've been living in this half way stage of semi furnished/decorated home. I bought beautiful throw pillows in February and some curtains and that was where decorating had stopped for our home. Thankfully that has changed. I finally got inspired and there has been no stopping me since. Our living room nor bedroom is complete but both are super close. October 12th marks one year in Germany for me. Hopefully I can get close to being totally done by then. I'll share much more on my decorating adventures of course, but for now a sneak peak.<br />
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Our mostly done living room. Still working on getting photos hung up, but I am so in love with how it has come together. Look at that giant clock too!!! A little (or big) find from downtown. I've realized how phone dependent we are since we are having to adjust to looking up and not at our phones to tell time.</div>
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If you're wondering Bruce there, is Parker's guest for a few weeks. He follows her everywhere, like a lovesick teenager. So in other words totally adorable.<br />
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And the bedroom!!! After work, my favorite thing has been to light those candles and sit in my reading chair looking at the room. As much as I love our living room, the bedroom is by far my favorite. A few minor things have to be completed in here and add a dresser and it is totally done!!!<br />
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I found this on my Pinterest hunts the other day and love it!!! A great list of all the wonderful and awesome things that happen each month. I need to get a little caught up though... That will be happening this weekend for sure. Me personally I can't wait for Coffee Day!!! <b>EEK!!!</b><br />
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This week I got a bit of a start on it. I'm not much of a Fall person, but I do love an excuse to go buy new clothes and shoes. I mean shopping is always great, but when you can back it up with a real reason why you need these new - fill in the blank - it's all the better right? </div>
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Yesterday was super successful. The longest jean hunt of life finally came to an end. Nothing feels better than finding a pair of skinny jeans that fit well and are comfortable. And to go with new jeans of course a new leather belt. It has the most beautiful floral detailing. I was a happy camper yesterday.</div>
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Tomorrow I'll be hitting the shops downtown again looking for a few more must haves and maybe a few bonus pieces too.</div>
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That burgundy skirt will be a super bold choice for me, but I am feeling really adventurous and hope to find one.</div>
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I never fully understood why my Mom loved the beach so much. Sure it is beautiful but I never fully got it till we went to the lake.</div>
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Mom, I get it now. As a mostly adulting adult, I fully understand it. It's like being on vacation without really actually being on vacation. I have seen the light.</div>
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To round out the most vacation like weekend ever we set out for the beach. I had spent several days prior to the weekend, researching beaches and trying to find the best one for us. With Lake Constance not too far from us an Germany occupying 160 miles of it's coast, it was a pretty long search.</div>
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Strandbad, proved to be the best choice for us. Plenty of space, an area to take kayaks and paddle boards out, - not that that applied to us this trip - and a beach bar on sight. That sold me right there.</div>
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This was the easiest drive we have ever taken. We got on the autobahn, drove for an hour, exited, and drove till we saw the Strandbad sign. Simple right?</div>
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Oh and the most amazing thing about this location? Across the street from the parking area was tons of fruit stands. Hog heaven for sure. </div>
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We are now just waiting for another off day with great weather - it was 90 degrees and cool refreshing lake water - to make our next trip. Still a month and a half of summer to enjoy.</div>
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So relaxing and the perfect end to our weekend. Festivals, adventure, and the beach. All the makings of a great vacation and we got to do it all without going too far from home.</div>
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<a href="http://forloveandtravel.blogspot.de/2016/07/stuttgart-evening-market-2016.html"><b>Stuttgart</b></a></div>
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After our time in Mörsdorf, we made our way down to Heidelberg to experience one of their three major firework shows this summer. </div>
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Every year this little town, basks it's castle ruins in flame like lighting to commemorate the sacking of the town by Louis XIV. After which the fireworks begin recalling just over 400 years ago when Friedrich V brought his lovely new bride from England back to Germany. </div>
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Can you imagine? Your anniversary is still celebrated 400 years later... So romantic.</div>
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Heidelberg will always have a special place in my heart. It was the first place we ever went once I arrived here in Germany. I was so excited to come back and get to see it again in the summertime and experience such a historic event for them. </div>
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Our first castle tour... Don't you just love this place?</div>
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Before the show we decided to stop for dinner. Off the main area is this wonderful Irish pub. The food was amazing. Easily one of the best burgers I have had recently. I really wanted the full breakfast, but hey maybe next time.</div>
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We had a fantastic time exploring two awesome sights within Germany with new friends.<br />
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Illumination, we will see you again next summer.<br />
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If you missed the first half of our Saturday, you find it <b><a href="http://forloveandtravel.blogspot.com/2016/07/flying-high-in-morsdorf.html">HERE</a>.</b><br />
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Summer is in full swing at our house. Once the work week is over, we have been heading out to take in the local events - last week was a food and culture festival featuring Spain - and explore all the summer fun to be had in Germany.</div>
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If you follow along on Instagram, you may have noticed we had a packed weekend last week. Well we are showing no signs of stopping. Another weekend of fun in the sun is awaiting us, so now I just have to sit back and wait for James to be off - the hardest part of a Friday.<br />
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For this week's Five on Friday, I'll be sharing with y'all a highlight reel of last week, some of the great things awaiting for us to see in Germany this weekend, as well as a few of the exciting tings I'll be getting to experience in the coming weeks.</div>
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From Friday night till Sunday evening, it felt like we were on vacation. The weekend was absolutely perfect. Great food, gorgeous views, local festivals, the beach. All the makings of a great vacation. We even caught a minor case of Vacation Blues, Sunday night when we realized it was time to go back to the grind.</div>
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Tonight we are heading out for another food festival!!! Y'all this is
quickly becoming my favorite thing about summertime in Germany. Food
festivals every Friday!!! I am so excited for this one set up at our
neighbor town of Sindelfingen. BBQ ribs, surf and turf, and pulled pork
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Sunday we will get to explore the medieval rooms of Lichtenstein Castle and after have some adventure fun on the ropes course. James is beyond stoked for this to happen. He has been itching to do something like this and to go ziplining. A pretty great day in the works with good balence. Castle stuff for me and getting to act like a monkey for James. </div>
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Finally what I am so excited for in the coming weeks...</div>
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I am heading back to France!!!</div>
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No I am not going to Paris, but I will be spending a wonderful weekend in the region of Provence taking in the magnificent lavender fields. I am so excited to get to do this. It is one the many things in France I hope to see.</div>
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Also coming up this summer an oldie but goodie...</div>
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That's right I am returning to Prague!!!</div>
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My fingers are crossed that this is the time I will finally get to show James this marvelous city.<b> </b>Either way though, it is going to be a wonderful day seeing this gem in the summertime. And maybe one day Prague will release me from the spell.<br />
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On my super long list of summer fun, I added a little bit of heart pounding fun. In the quiet town of Mörsdorf, Germany there is an adventure lover's dream hiding away. Late last year this sleepy town, opened up Geierlay Bridge; the longest suspension bridge in all of Germany. At 330 feet high, the views off this bridge cannot be beat.</div>
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By no means am I fearless, my fear of heights is directly proportionate to how safe I view the activity.</div>
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Slight problem.</div>
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The drive to find this tiny little section of Germany is an adventure all its own, filled with fantastic country side. When I saw this place is in the middle of no where, I really mean it. No cell service, car park is almost 2 km back, along with all the signs of civilization - like toilets. All that in mind though, it was so amazing to totally unplug from my phone - that baby is almost always attached to my hand.</div>
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<strike>Shaking</strike> Standing on the bridge, taking it all in was so relaxing. Even if you don't go on the bridge - plenty of benches over looking the bridge and the views - it's worth the trek to the Shire, just to feel that peace settle over you.</div>
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This was someone's pool!!! The had the most beautiful home and gardens. Who has stained glass windows on their house!? I wanted to knock on their door so I could see the inside. </div>
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After our adventuring and time in nature we headed of the wonderful town of Heidelberg. This was the first place James and I ever went in Germany and I was so excited to see this adorable town again. This time we were here for one of the three firework shows they do every summer. Come back Saturday to read all about our second time in Heidelberg and their amazing show.</div>
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For date night we decided to go downtown and take part in a weekly event during the summer here in Stuttgart. Every year, there is an evening market set up with different international foods, crafts, and dancing. We were pretty excited to go and check it out. This week featured the food of Spain complete with Flamenco dancers.<br />
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On a side note, I finally got my own pair of sunglasses. I think James was all too happy when I started looking at them. Pretty cute though right?</div>
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As if we were unskilled in adventure, we left for downtown in the middle of rush hour... Palm to face right here... It was nice though getting all that uninterrupted time to just talk and check in with each other. </div>
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Some of the yummy tapas we had. Looks like a quesadilla but it isn't. I honestly have no clue what it was besides yummy. </div>
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My favorite part!!! I loved all the dancing and the music. </div>
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It was a pretty good and inexpensive time (grand total was 15 euros). We may check it out again in a couple weeks. </div>
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Summer in Germany is proving to be <b>ALMOST </b>as good as the Christmas Season. </div>
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Tomorrow come read all about our trip to Mörsdorf and the suspension bridge!!! Can you say petrifying?</div>
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The Vacation Blues, have finally passed. We are once again in the swing of things of our Post Paris lives. However, I will so jump at the chance to go again, even for just a day. You hear that Paris? I am promising to come back for you right here. </div>
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Day two in Paris, was hands down the best day of our entire trip. I loved of every second of our trip, but on day two I got to see my dreams come true. </div>
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We started our morning off in super luxury with breakfast in the room. Y'all I have said it before and I will say it again: nothing equals luxury and vacation quite like room service, especially when it's breakfast. It was the perfect start to the most perfect day we have ever shared together. </div>
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On our way to Palais Challiot, we crossed the Champs-Elysées and got a wonderful close up encounter with this lovely monument. As I stopped to take pictures for two rounds of the traffic light, James had to remind me, I would be seeing it later that day and we needed to get moving. Thanks for the reminder James, because all that time photographing the Eiffel Tower and taking it in was needed. </div>
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We had been playing peek-a-boo with her all day yesterday and finally I got to see the full thing. As we rounded the corner I took of in a run to get my first glimpse. I swear, kids at Disney World as the gates open have nothing on me seeing the Eiffel Tower for the first time. James promises that's the fastest he's EVER seen me move.</div>
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A different and just as spectacular view of one of my favorite stops from the day prior. </div>
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Oh beautiful Paris... </div>
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One of the many things we will see on trip two. </div>
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I will never get enough of Sacré-Cœur. A spot in Paris to always come back to.</div>
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It finally happened!!! Champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Every part of my dream came true. The number one thing I have always wanted to do in life: See the Eiffel Tower, go to the Summit, and drink champagne while taking in the views. Thank you James for getting me up there even with my fear of heights and thank you again Mom and Dad for helping the trip happen at all. Y'all are always the light at the end of the tunnel for me.</div>
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More yummy food in Paris!!! Crepes... I haven't had one since high school French class. Our teacher was awesome. We always had Cultural Fridays where we would study foods, music, history, movies, and of course the art. She really made my love of Paris and France as a whole ignite. Here's to you Madam Morris!!!</div>
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Making our way across the Siene and back to the Chamaps-Elysées, we happened upon this memorial. I knew the Princess Diana Memorial was in Paris and I wanted to be sure I got to see it one day. It was so surprising that we just happened to cross one bridge over another and get to see it. It is a beautiful sight, filled with photos and articles over the many wonderful things she did while on this planet. </div>
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To the People's Princess, may she rest in peace. </div>
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Ladurée!!!</div>
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All the beautiful displays had my mouth watering by the time we placed our order. Spoiler alert, we became so addicted to these wonderful treats we went back a second time before we left Paris. I am so happy that those sweet and delicious macaroons are available for online order because I know I will not be able to wait till our next trip to stuff my face with more.</div>
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This gorgeous memorial to honor all those who fought during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. In the tombs beneath also lays the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of World War I. </div>
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In my opinion the best views in all of Paris can be seen from here.</div>
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After our exciting morning and afternoon, we headed back to our hotel to enjoy a much needed nap before dinner.</div>
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On our way to the restaurant, we made a stop at a rather famous bridge in Paris.</div>
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Of course, like so many before us and no doubt after us, we placed a lock onto the guards. I could spend so much time here reading each and every lock. Not just couples, but beautiful locks in memory to loved ones too. </div>
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Of course a bridge full of love, would have such a beautiful sight.</div>
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We are HUGE fans of <i>The Amazing Race. </i>We even hope to be on the show one day. Totally love it. Any other fans out there?</div>
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On season 27, they made a leg of the race in Paris. An old favorite for the show. One of the challenges involved constructing a giant seafood platter at the famed La Coupole. After James saw it it got moved to his bucket list at the top. Me? My list is filled with places I want to see. Him? all sorts of places he wants to eat at.</div>
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When our trip was finally in the works and going to happen, I of course secured us a table reservation so I could surprise him with the best dinner of his life.</div>
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Look at that excitement!!! His face all night made every single penny worth it. Not to mention the food was outstanding. If you find yourself in Paris, you have to make an attempt to eat here. </div>
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After James making me wait all day, I finally got to dig into these for dessert. Vanilla and salted caramel are the best!!! I also really enjoyed the Marie Antoinette flavor. Aren't they so colorful? Best dessert in Paris. </div>
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Our second day in Paris was perfect. Every single detail is forever ingrained in my mind. All the waiting and the stress of the day prior was worth it for this wonderful day. The only way this day could have been better was without the sore angry feet from all the walking. That however is nothing compared to the wonderful feeling of having my dreams come true.<br />
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Though dinner was James' number one thing for Paris he wanted to do, next week's post was hands down his favorite day of our vacation. If we could, we would be moving here tomorrow. So come back next Tuesday for day three in this wonderful city. And if you missed my first post here it is:<br />
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<a href="http://forloveandtravel.blogspot.de/2016/07/a-parisian-adventure-welcome-to-paris.html"><b>A Parisian Adventure: Welcome to Paris</b></a><br />
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Normally we don't do much if anything at the Fourth of July. If we are lucky to be close to a fireworks display, we will go outside and watch, but that's pretty much it. Exciting people aren't we? Hehehe</div>
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This year though we joined in on all the Reindeer Games - wait wrong holiday.</div>
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Anyways, last week we joined my husband's coworkers and the spouses at the MP Booth during all the festivities on base. It was a pretty good time socializing and helping raise money to host events and socials for all our military police. </div>
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Our little patriotic tutu uniforms. I will totally be wearing mine again. Grocery shopping? Let me get my tutu. Can't stop laughing even for a split second for a picture.</div>
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Our fantastic taco stand. Next year though, let's not be by the yummy smelling BBQ booth. They were making it really hard not to be a traitor and go eat some ribs and pulled pork sandwiches.</div>
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The wonderful Mindy, tutu designer, booth coordinator, and chef of all the excellent food </div>
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The best part of the day - night - though was watching the fireworks
from the steps of our apartment. They put on a fantastic show.
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240 years young!!!</div>
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Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593554912273587071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869590215884611642.post-84309776169754077542016-07-09T12:30:00.000+02:002016-09-21T10:32:27.957+02:00Rothenburg ob der Tauber<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last weekend we made the short journey to the storybook town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. That's a mouth full isn't it? This little Bavarian gem embodies charm and romance. I do say this frequently but this really is our favorite town in all of Germany. </div>
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A compact town, encased within it's original medieval walls made it
perfect for an afternoon stroll. This little town is utterly charming.
The buildings had a life of their own, with their vibrant colors and
preserved medieval charm. Rothenburg is a perfect afternoon break from
daily life. Just wander the streets, take in the history and beautiful
vistas, and of course peruse the little shops filled with so much
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Found it!!! I always see this street corner on Pinterest. Famous streets of Germany. </div>
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Aren't they cute!? I think they need to come home with me. </div>
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Because our travels and excursions would not be complete without stuffing ourselves full of food.</div>
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We FINALLY had one of these made. I am totally in love with it. The wonderful owner does all the wood carving in the back and at the front desk she does all the hand painting and burning.</div>
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Rothenburg is a great town for shopping. So many unique stores, filled with hand made treasures. We got a serious head start on Christmas shopping because of all the items we couldn't pass on for family back home.</div>
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Adorable, charming, picturesque, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, we will be back many times over for you.</div>
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Counting the hours till James is off for the weekend. We have so many fun things planned over the next couple of days; it is what has been getting me through this week. I've mentioned it before that Germans seem to celebrate everything and just when I thought there was going to be no festivals or events the cultural section of the paper proved me wrong.<br />
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What does one celebrate in July here in Germany? Food of course!!! Every
Friday night, Stuttgart is setting up a food festival promoting new
restaurants, up and coming chefs, and the new wonders of food truck
cuisine. Plus there will be live music and a craft fair going on. Just a
few more hours now till all the fun downtown - this girl and her
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Plus there's the other fun, fun things we are doing: Geierlay, - Germany's longest suspension bridge at 360 meters (1,180 ft) long and 100 meters (330 ft) high - returning to the wonderful town of Heidelberg, where we had our first German excursion to for their annual Castle Illumination and Fireworks Show, and if the weather holds up a beach day at Lake Constance. </div>
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<b>HURRY UP WEEKEND!!!</b></div>
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I got the first post about our trip to Paris up this week. I already did not want to leave when it was time to go home, and now going through the pictures and writing the posts I'm having vacation blues. It's a thing right? Audrey Hepburn said it best, "Paris is always a good idea." Oh Paris when can I see you again? </div>
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Last Friday we saw the precious Bavarian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This town looked so much like a storybook village. The adorable medieval dwellings, are so well preserved within the town walls. It really felt like we had stepped back in time. In between all our weekend fun I'll be sure to have this up. A well spent afternoon in Germany.</div>
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Oh Paris, how I love you.<br />
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Getting to see Paris was more than a dream come true for me. If I had only gotten to go outside of the United States once in my life it would have been to see Paris. This city is the crown jewel of travel for me and as such I had such high expectations and Paris did not disappoint for even a second.<br />
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Finally getting to Paris though? Well that was a <b>LONG</b> adventure filled with many tears. All worth it in the end though. So here's what happened....<br />
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Back tracking to a few days before we left, James was FINALLY home from six weeks in Poland for work. A little reward for all the hard work while they were away was four wonderful days of vacation time. When the dates were confirmed and re-confirmed, I went into hyper speed planning mode.</div>
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Paris in the summer, during the Euro Soccer Match, on one week's notice? </div>
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However this trip was not without it's problems. Nor was it without me feeling at an all time low in life having given up on my dream. So bear with me for a bit while I go through the most awful night/morning before getting to Paris.</div>
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Like I had said, once dates were confirmed several times over, I started planning every detail of our trip out. One week to plan a summer trip to Paris in the middle of the biggest soccer tournament in Europe was slightly difficult, but it came together. The true horror of the pre - Paris trip came six hours before we were suppose to fly to The City of Love.</div>
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Thursday night after packing and getting things set up for Parker's doggie sitter we were looking at a very short four hours of sleep before we had to get ready for the airport. Falling into bed at 11 PM, I didn't realize I would be in for the longest and most tear filled night of my life.</div>
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After one hour of sleep, I awoke to James' phone making it's overly loud alert for a text message. Let me just say now, I have never been more thankful for the fact that I am a light sleeper than I was that night. Air France was giving us notification that they had canceled our flight and would be re-booking us on the next flight. Total panic hadn't set in at this point. The next flight was just a few hours later.</div>
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I stayed up waiting till we received the next notification. Finally an hour later, now 1 AM, we are told we are booked on a flight leaving at 3 PM. NINE HOURS after our original flight, skipping over what was the next flight out. I was cool with it though, I would roll with the punches nothing was going to rain on my Paris parade.</div>
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Yeah, Air France had another idea. I laid back down and attempted to fall back to sleep, after all I was going to get more than a nap with the new flight. However something kept gnawing at the pit of my stomach. Deciding I would put my anxious mind at ease by looking up the flight information, was when the crushing blow came. Not only had they canceled our flight, re-booked us on one nine hours past our original departure time, but it wasn't even for the same day!!!</div>
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This was when the tears began and the realization that I was just not meant to see Paris set in. It was a full on ugly cry, complete with hyperventilating. I pretty much went through every stage of grief over the next few hours, which seemed like an eternity. After every tear was shed I resigned myself to accepting the fact that I was just not someone who would see Paris. The joy and wonder would not be bestowed upon me. Forever would this city be just beyond my reach.</div>
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Melodramatic? Yes, but I had just given up on my dreams, I'm allowed to wear my Drama Queen Crown.</div>
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Being on hold, transferred a thousand times, and hung up on by several employees - all while making n international phone call - only added to the devastation I was feeling. My husband was trying to comfort me as best he could, but honestly it wasn't working. Exchanging texts with my mom about the horrible situation was when the tiny light of hope appeared.<br />
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CHECK THE TRAIN STATION!!!<br />
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As always, my parents were there to save the day. Without them, I for sure would not have gotten to see the wonderful city of Paris.<br />
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Thank you mom and dad for always being there when I need you. Even when you're on your own vacation, you take time out to help solve my problems and offer me assistance. I love you both so much!!!<br />
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Saved by the skin of my teeth, we were off to the train station on a combined total of three hours of sleep.<br />
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<b>YAY!!!</b><br />
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James documenting my first official step in Paris. Also the last time I shall be seen without a sunburn haha.<br />
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We stayed at the Hilton Paris Opera, and it was without a doubt the most gorgeous hotel I have seen. It reminded me a lot of <i>The Great Gatsby. </i>I loved it here and when we come again to Paris it will be to this hotel.<br />
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Though a few hours past what I had planned, it was time finally to go out and see the love of my life: PARIS!!!</div>
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After a poor excuse for a night's sleep, miles upon miles of walking, and it taking all day to really settle that I was finally in Paris, we ended our night with a little indulgence at the hotel bar. Look at the delicious petit fours that come with your drink order.</div>
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The horrific start and years of waiting and planning, finally paid off. A wonderful first day in Paris and knowing instantly that I would have to come back here again and again. </div>
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Come back next Tuesday for Day Two in Paris; I'll be sharing the crown jewel of our trip the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and of course the delicious Ladurée, along with my dinner surprise for James.</div>
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Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593554912273587071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869590215884611642.post-78026003685725755252016-07-02T12:02:00.000+02:002016-09-21T10:33:59.023+02:00Summer, Summer, Summertime<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Summer is in full swing and we couldn't be happier. </div>
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This month I plan to recommit to blogging regularly and getting more of the blog merged with my previous one. Coming up this month in the way of new content will be our trip to Paris, getting serious about my healthy life style change, and our little day trip to Rothenburg yesterday. </div>
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This weekend I'll be working on getting a few more day excursions planned for us to do while we have this gorgeous, warm weather to enjoy and also hunting down the craft store here in Stuttgart. It is long over do to find this place. I am getting the urge to create some new things and overhaul some pieces we already have. </div>
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The excursion goal this month is to also see another charming Bavarian town Bamberg, the fireworks show in Heidelberg, as well as Eagle's Nest, and either the ropes course at Lichtenstien Castle or this daunting suspension bridge I saw on a German tourism Instagram feed. Kind of a lot but so many fun things to do with this great weather. We really need to get out and enjoy it while its here. We can rest in the Fall before the Christmas Season begins.</div>
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As for satisfying my crafting urge, I have been searching Pinterest for some ideas. I know I want to work with our end tables that we have and create a better storage solution for all of our DVDs, but I am on the hunt for one more thing I can do this month in addition to work on our travel wall in the living room.</div>
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Been a while since I've posted on here, or even moved over my old pieces, but I am working it out and will get better. The most exciting thing to happen to me occurred last weekend though and I could not wait to share it with all of you:</h4>
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For anyone that followed me on my old site, I have been dreaming of going to Paris for as long as I can remember. I have been waiting since OCTOBER, when I got to Germany to finally make it to my dream city. </h4>
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The wait is over and I am so excited to share with y'all my five favorite things from our trip for this week's Five on Friday. Starting next week I will also publish a series of posts recapping our fantastic trip. </h4>
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The highest point in all of Paris and the views to prove it. We did not make it inside this breath taking church this trip, but when we come back - and we will be back soon enough - going inside and to the top of the domes is a must. Let me just say, pictures though beautiful pale in comparison to seeing this in person. It will leave anyone speechless.</div>
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First of many sights that began me quoting <i>Monte Carlo </i>(2011) many times during this trip. A personal favorite, that I can watch a thousand times more and never tire of.</div>
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I don't know if there is any dessert more iconic than the French Macaron, especially those that come from the famous house of Ladurée. These were so delicious we actually went back a second time to get more to bring home. James is so in love with their Salted Carmel Macaron and I am all about the Vanilla. The most amazing sweet treat to have while in Paris. Thankfully they deliver world wide so you know I will be placing an order for even more.</div>
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Though not in Paris, a trip to this gorgeous palace was most essential for us. So much history that effected not only France, but the world has happened here. The beauty and vastness of the palace and its grounds is staggering. We spent five or six hours here and still did not see every property, fountain, and garden. Another must see again location and I cannot wait for it.</div>
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On a side note being here made me really want to watch <i>The Three Musketeers </i>and <i>Marie Antoinette </i>(2001 and 2006 respectively). </div>
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If I had to choose just one artist it would be Monet. Growing up my parents had a very large oil painting replicating one of his works that hung in the living room. If I had to pin point a moment when I become obsessed with France it would be that painting or <i>Beauty and the Beast </i>(1991). Either way seeing the Water Lily Rooms at Musée de l'Orangerie, was a highlight of my trip. These two massive rooms, were so quiet and serine it was as if you were actually on his property in Giverny - that will hopefully happen on trip two. Truly stunning works of art, that should not be missed.</div>
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I started getting serious about my health this week. For some extra accountability, I decided to log it all on here every Wednesday. Only the beginning of day three and I am already fully aware of how out of shape I am. This is going to be a tough battle for the first few weeks. Thankfully though today is my last gym day till Monday. I'm so excited. </div>
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<i>The Biggest Loser, </i>has been added to shows I am so into right now. I started watching it this weekend and I am hooked. How can you not get so invested in the lives of these people? Almost every episode I am crying at some point. It's so hard seeing someone go home. I want them all to win. The best though is seeing how they fare outside of The Ranch and seeing the succeed that way.</div>
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Last week's linkup helped me find<b> <a href="http://staycraftymyfriends.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Life as the Coats. </a></b>I just love her blog. So many neat things I have to try. And her cleaning schedule? Perfect!!! I am pretty sure it has EVERYTHING. If not it is super close. This is going up in my laundry room this weekend. For sure going to cruise her page for some fun crafty things to do this summer. </div>
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On Sunday, a friend and I had a marathon <i>Harry Potter</i> marathon session - nerd love right there. We ate so much junk, we both were in stomach pains the rest of the night. This opened the gate for a lifestyle change in me. For some extra accountability, I thought it would be a good idea to log my journey on here every week. I am not over weight nor am I fit, I am not unhealthy but I do love more than my fair share of sweets, chips, and Dr Pepper. It became clear a few things needed to change after half a meat lover's pizza and a whole bag of cheddar and sour cream chips. Monday and Tuesday were a test run for me to work out any kinks before I started, and already I feel better. Let's see where this takes me? For the next twelve weeks everything will be laid out for y'all: weight, measurements, food log, and exercise plan. Let the journey begin.<br />
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My plan is to have a limit of 1,500 calories per day and to take my multi vitamins everyday.<br />
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I am horrible at following a diet plan. The idea of no-go foods, automatically makes me resent whatever the plan is and want to quit before I even start. No carbs? No go. No white rice? Sorry move along. Enter my calorie counting. I decided to keep a full log of what I eat, when, and the portion size tracking each calorie. With 1,500 calories a day as my limit it really makes me pause to decide do I want to use 150 to have a second can of soda today? Since I love my Dr. Pepper, I know giving it up won't happen, but keeping track and thinking, "huh 150 calories now or a snack later in the evening," is already helping me cut my intake back.<br />
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In addition to diet, I started on multi vitamins for all around health and to help me curb any cravings later. After all there has to be some truth in the statement that food cravings for chips and sweets means you are lacking a nutrient. Hopefully it'll also help with growing my hair, nails, and keeping my skin free of breakouts.<br />
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Burn 500 calories of cardio five days a week and muscle toning three days a week.<br />
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Exercise and nutrition go hand in hand. Unfortunately, because this girl would so rather sit on the couch and read. I will tell you all right now, I do not like to workout at all. It's actually rather awful to me. By far the worst part of the day. I don't even have that happy I did it after feeling. It's like doing the dishes. You have to do it, but we all know no one enjoys it. I think what makes it worse is no variation in the routine. My workout plans will for sure be changing on here every few weeks to keep the boredom away. For at least the next two weeks though this is the plan I will follow for cardio and muscle toning:<br />
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I only did half of this the past two days to try it out and it is pretty awesome since you are pretty much just walking at a faster pace. At 30 minutes you burn about 400 calories, so this should be 800 calories burned!!! Do you know what that means? 300 extra food calories if you want OR instead of eating 1, 500 a day you just ate 1, 200. Every calorie counts, especially when you want some extra food. On a side note that is what I love about counting my calories instead of a diet plan. If I'm feeling tired and can't make to 500 calories then I cut down my food intake. On the flip side, if you want some ice cream and sprinkles but it'll go over, you add a bit extra to your workout and BAM!!! Ice cream as a reward.<br />
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As for my muscles I wanted something to work everything out in one session. I knew if I did arm day, leg day, and so on I would slip very quickly and start slacking. This here will hopefully prove to be great since every single muscle group gets targeted at least twice during the eleven workouts. Lean muscle tone here I come.<br />
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It is no secret I love to travel. It is pretty much an obsession for me. Of of the things I do a lot of here is take these 24 - 30 hour bus trips around Europe. It couldn't get much easier to plan a trip: central meeting point, sleep on the bus (admittedly not always the most comfortable), and when you wake up you are some wonderful place like Prague or Milan. After having done so many of these excursions I have become rather adept at packing my little Vera Bradley weekender for such things. I have also come to realize this the perfect carry on packing list, because let's face it I am not the kind of girl that can get by with EVERYTHING in her carry-on. That is a skill I may never master.</div>
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My first rule to live by when traveling is having travel clothes and "let's get ready to sight see clothes." As someone who has trouble getting any sleep unless I am 100% laying out, comfort is a premium to me.</div>
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On the bus I wore a black tank top and black knitted pedal pushers (my favorite pair of workout pants ever). To get around the town I decided on my favorite pair of T-strap sandals, a white lace peplum top, and adorable black shorts. </div>
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Rule two centers around sleepy time. Again comfort is a premium and I try to get as much of it as possible.</div>
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A blanket is a must for me. Nothing beats having the soft plushy feel surround you as you try to sleep; and of course it is Vera Bradley. I have a problem and James is my enabler. I also bring little booties, an eye mask (for when the sun rises which lately has been at around 5:30 AM - 6AM), and my favorite memory foam pillow. These are wonderful because you can manipulate the shape and they don't go flat afterwards.</div>
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Rule three is all about the beauty essentials. This is without a doubt the most meticulous part for me. I double and triple check everything. </div>
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It is a lot but, with each trip I have found there is something else essential to my packing. The number one thing to always bring is a toothbrush and toothpaste. I am teeth crazy. I get excited by new toothbrush day, opening a new tube of toothpaste, and yes the dentist is where it is at. Another big thing for me is the glasses/contact travel kit. Anyone else know the struggle? I pack odds and ends for my hair and of course something for sore muscles, because after eleven miles around a city who wouldn't want an Aleve? </div>
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Oh and the makeup... I love makeup. It is so much fun to play with. I bring my Naked 3 pallet on any trip I take because you can create a hundred or more looks from it. It is perfect. Not to mention the colors go wonderful with my hazel eyes. An all around makeup must have though, is my Urban Decay setting spray. I use All Nighter. Y'all if you are in the market and even if you aren't go buy this. I can do a full workout and my makeup stays perfectly applied with this. I may just have to do a post all about my makeup love. I could talk for ever about it.</div>
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Rule four is of course entertainment. If you can't sleep you have to pass the time somehow.</div>
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I bring my iPad for games, music, and movies; a book to nourish my inner bookworm; and as touristy as it may seem, I love my travel guides. I bring them with me on all my trips. I love the maps provided and the info you can find. Most trips they stay within my bag, but it's always handy to have around if a sight is closed or you have more time than you thought. I love a good back up plan.</div>
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And finally everything that make your handbag complete.</div>
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I travel with a smaller bag most days, one I can easily keep close to me and that won't have me digging around it on a street corner. The travel musts: passport (always number one), local currency, sunglasses in case Mr. Sun decides to grace you with his presence, and a phone that if need be, works internationally. Also not pictured is my wonderful camera. I mean if you are going to travel all this way you gotta have a good quality camera.</div>
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There we go; five things to help you pack and plan for an excellent day trip or to be fully prepared in your carry - on.</div>
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