Monthly Archives: May 2010

Cold Sophie

Today is traditionally the day of Cold Sophie in southern Germany, marking the end of the days of the Eisheilige, or Ice Saints. Apparently in that part of the world, these days are commonly a stretch of unseasonably cold and/or … Continue reading

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Re-Entry to “Civilization”

An adventure we’re currently embarked on involves returning temporarily to “civilization.” That means adjusting to modern conveniences most take for granted, that have become strange to us.

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