This past weekend, the neighbors gathered like they do a least a few times a year, only this time it was the bittersweet celebration wishing us well on our way to Uzbekistan. Our little community is like no other we've ever lived in before. No where else have either of us felt so at home … Continue reading Day 12: The Last Supper
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Day 61: Friends Forever
It is so strange to be keeping up with our countdown while we're on the road! Yes, we have 61 days left in Italy, but we're in The Netherlands now, so I've put that reality out of my mind for at least the next week. We had a great weekend in the Lausanne area of … Continue reading Day 61: Friends Forever
Day 74: Rolling With the Punches to the Sunny Side of the Street
What a beautiful Easter weekend the PashbyMauls have had! We have been so very blessed to have our dear friends, the Nguyens, visiting from Vienna for Easter. You'll remember that these lovely people visited us last year for Easter as well, as they received the "Our European Family Award." Day 75 was inspired by a lovely … Continue reading Day 74: Rolling With the Punches to the Sunny Side of the Street
Day 80: Getting by with a little help from our Rinns
Being expats means that friends become family. That's something beautiful that I've always enjoyed about living in other countries. Birthdays, Christmas, New Years, Easter, ups and downs all often need to be celebrated (and comforted) with those around us who are near in addition to those who are far but only really connected through the … Continue reading Day 80: Getting by with a little help from our Rinns