Sophie is doing great, she loves being back in the car, sticking her head out the window. Has a new bed and treats...she seems good.
We are having a hard time in restaurants, gonna take us awhile to get used to the noise level again. Germany was so quiet, freakishly quiet. I loved having a meal and a conversation....my ears are still ringing from dinner tonight. The trade off is amazing service...I like that.
So far we have had Mexican food, hamburgers, bagels, Chinese food...Canadian Beer!
Life is good!
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Welcome Back... getting in a "NY State of Mind"! Very exciting!!!
It probably feels really good to be back!
Welcome back!!
Sounds like you are getting back into the swing of things. I don't know why our restaurants have to be soooo loud!
Blessings,
andrea
Ahhh...you're killing me with that food! Not to mention the Canadian beer...*Sigh*
So glad you are back and happy to be home again. I never thought of cultures being different regarding noise levels. Interesting. Love Mexican food. How did you survive in Germany without salsa??? That would have been a deal breaker with me. hahaha :) xoxo
Chinese food...sooo jealous..lol
Welcome back to "noisy" America! Glad you and your family arrived safely. So I am wondering, will you still be the Frau on the new block? I look forward to your new found perceptive!
i enjoyed this post. your ears were ringing from a restaurant visit! *lol*
i get that as soon as i arrive in an american airport - wth - we're LOUD!
hey, i've been wanting to ask you what the J is for in your header.
i bet you're so happy to be home. and for the 4th! my goodness are you guys gonna celebrate this year! i'm usually visiting family but this year we cannot afford to go back. i hope my man and i can celebrate the 4th here, somehow.
you mentioned you ate mexican right away - good for you: ) i am in the process right now of making enchiladas from scratch. and by scratch i mean making the tortillas myself, and the enchilada sauce myself. i've been working on it for 5 hours now in this hot (90F) kitchen. i sure hope they turn out. this sure is a pain - back home i'd just buy the can/package (no, i'd go to the freaking mexican restaurant). but if i can do this i'll sure feel empowered.
i wonder if you have fireflies in your yard too. i saw them in new york last year and i was entranced. i love them!
~lytha
Sorry to hear of all the red tape, hope it all works out soon.
Your comment of the noise at restaurants is interesting, something I wouldnt have thought about. Welcome back Mrs West
Try eating in restaurants that have carpeting and/or drapes. American restaurants usually have no carpeting so the sound bounces all around the room. (they do this in comedy clubs too but there it helps to have the laughter bounce)
No carpeting makes restaurants think patrons will believe the resto is busy and has lots of atmosphere.
Meanwhile, NOT SO MUCH.
Is that your new house in the header? If so, wow, it is so pretty!! Glad Sophie made the trip in good form! xoxox
What?!?!? No fish fry yet? That's one of my faves when I'm in the Buffalo area-- I think it's fried perch. YUM.
So glad all is going well. Hope the house paperwork gets a move on so you can settle into your new home.
Have a great July 4th
jj
Sounds like you're doing great! I'll be having Chinese on Saturday.. *drool*
Yeah you are back in the States. I am so excited to see you guys. Love to all.
Sis Beth
Welcome back. I can only imagine. Mister Valentine spent two years in Sicily shortly before meeting me and he's STILL in Sicily when it comes to certain things - food, a constant comparison (this is better there, this is better here, etc). I'm guessing it will be that way for a while. Both places have their charm, I imagine the US (and the people here) is just less laid back than european countries. What an experience, and for your daughter especially!
So glad you made it back save!
Happy Weekend from over the pond!
It's so nice to have you back!
frau.. mrs west, welcome home. I didn't realise how loud we were! : ) Sounds like you are getting back into the swing of things pretty quickly. I hope you get into your house soon.
Have a great 4th of july weekend !!!
Aww... Welcome back home. Look at you Mrs. New York Frau!
Now craving Molson. Welcome home!
I love your new header. If that is your house, it is so pretty and very American. Glad you are here for the 4th.
Welcome home! So happy things are going well, except for the noise level.
Will you do me a HUGE favor? If my feed is not updating in your reader, will you pretty please pop over and un-follow then re-follow? I'm having feed issues and my blog is lonely since the move to WordPress.
Welcome home.
Glad Miss Sophie is adjusting well!
Happy 4th of July! Hope you're having the best one yet!
Welcome back! I hope you get out of your hotel and into your home SOON!
I absolutely love your new header!
Thanks for keeping us posted!
Belated Happy 4th of July!
Even if I am a Norwegian, I am fortunate enough to be married to an American - so we had spare ribs (sorry no leftovers :-)
It'll take you a while to adjust!
I like the sound of all those meals!
Maggie X
Nuts in May
I know what you mean about the noise level! Also the pace in restaurants is a lot different too.
Glad to hear y'all are having fun and enjoying so many lovely cuisines. Jealous about those bagels ;-)
Glad you've made it back safe and sound and are gradually settling in. Eating out is always our favourite thing whenever we're back to Canada after a long stint overseas - we always indulge and have to keep a close eye on our waistlines!!
Hopefully you'll get into your home soon. : )
I always thought Americans were loud : ) and now I know it is true!
Hope you get to sample lots of yummy things : ) Welcome back friend!
Wow you have so much going on!
I love the (Formally known as).. funny!!!
Great post!
Congrats! hope everything is going well! :)
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