Category: Gaynor
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German Schools: Arrrrgggh!
Well where to start on this contentious topic? Having come from the progressive education system in Australia and taking it for granted I have found German schools not wholly to my liking. Why you may ask? The first surprise: school is only a half day, starting at roughly 8 o’clock and finishing somewhere between 11:30am…
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Recent Events: 27 June 2005
We recently had a friend from Australia, Kali, come and stay for a few days. She was studying in the US for a term and then touring England and Germany for a little while. She’s been to Europe a number of times before but never to our part. Though it was a short visit, she…
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Chocolate is serious business
Yesterday we had a change of plans. We did not visit Aachen as originally planned but instead a friend offered to take us into Cologne where there is a CHOCOLATE MUSEUM. Thats right your eyes are not deceiving you, a Chocolate Museum. An entire 3 story museum devoted to educating the public on the history…
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Zu Kaufen und Essen (To Shop and Eat)
Since we don’t have a car, shopping is not quite what I am used to. But even if we did have one, there are still a few things that are not quite what I am used to. Things like: Most supermarkets are discount supermarkets (like Aldi) and have a smaller range of products but at…