A very much active volcano THE KRAKATOA EXPERIENCE I’ve always been fascinated by the thought of visiting Krakatoa. As terrifying as it may sound to some, visiting volcanoes are main attractions in Indonesia. Two in particular have been at the top of charts for their massive destruction and VEI scales: Tambora in Sumbawa […]
What rugby is to her.
All GOOD THINGS! She only started playing rugby over a year ago. I didn’t know anything about the sport. You ask me about sports and I will tell you, “I’m Puerto Rican. Baseball is pretty much embedded into our DNA”. Rugby? No. Nothing. Zilch. Zero, Nada. I always thought rugby was the Australian version […]
It’s a little island called “Gili T”
Where sea creatures rule! Of course we’re amazed by this little hermit! Go to GILI T I’ve been living in Indonesia for about 2 1/2 years. Never in that time, I pushed to go to Gili for vacation. I kept ditching out the idea. I thought, “nah…it’s just another island”, and […]
My day trips to Bad Säckingen
Bad Säckingen was our most visited little town while living in Othmarsingen. We were about 25 minutes away. Heading out there was never an issue. Loved going there all the time! Their locals call it their Kleinstadtperlen in Baden-Württemberg. It decorates the river bank of the Rhein, so strolls around these paths are insanely a treat. […]
Schloss Hallwyl
Another treasure in Hallwilersee Schloss Hallwyl is a photogenic moated castle located in Hallwilersee. Testament to the history of this schloss dates back to the 12th century. Some of the original facades are still visible, but the castle itself has gone thru major changes throughout the centuries. Everyone that visits its […]
I see the See…
In Hallwilersee Of all the places that I’ve been to in Switzerland, not one have I frequented more than Hallwilersee. We put aside the regular trips to the grocery stores like the COOP at the little village where I lived for the past 4 1/2 years, clearly would be the winner! Hands down…Hallwilersee is the […]
Tiramisu..my new addiction.
DELIZIOSO TIRAMESÚ Originally named Tiramesú by his creator Roberto Linguanotto, Tiramisu is the dessert that will always remind me of “Sleepless in Seatle”, and what do you know? It happens to be one of my fave movies (hey, I’m a chick, whatta you expect?). BTW: Do you get the joke about the Tiramisu in […]
Fashionary…”up to 30% off”…
UPSET WITH FASHIONARY’S BIG BLACK FRIDAY 2016 AD… I get so excited because it’s BLACK FRIDAY, right? One of the things I need at the moment is another FASHIONARY. This will be my 3rd one. Here’s my chance to get one and at a discount, or so they say, right? Well, better be […]
Remembering Othmarsingen…
I hope to come back…someday. We moved from a “Howdy y’all” Texas to a “Grüezi Mittenand” Switzerland! I assimilated a culture of Brötli and Schnitzels, full of never-ending “viele schön” places accompanied by many many “mercy vielmals”. O T H M A R S I N G E N ! I […]
The Matterhorn
IN LOVE! I finally made it…to THE MATTERHORN! This peak is spectacular! It stands at over 4,000 meters high (over 14,000 feet above sea level), not to mention the other 37 over 4,000 meters high peaks that you can spot there such as Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa (Dufourspitze), and Gran Paradiso in Italy. WE WERE […]
Piccola città di Laigueglia
The Italian Riviera I just regret not going there before. Out of all the places we have visited while living in Switzerland, the Italian Riviera has been, so far, the most memorable one for me. The beaches. The food. The tiny village!!! I’m so glad it was here that we stayed at and not […]
An Eggless Cake
Try THIS for a change! An eggless cake sounds almost like a party with no beer, better yet margaritas! (I’m just saying…). That’s how I feel about this idea of baking a cake with no eggs in it. I never thought I would actually try to make one, but I did. Why? Because I […]