Carlo went for evening runs up and down the beach. It was great!
Friday, 16 October 2009
Big beach, Corona del Mar, CA
"Our old beach" and view from Inspiration Point. It just does not get better than this!!!
Carlo went for evening runs up and down the beach. It was great!
Carlo went for evening runs up and down the beach. It was great!
Sushi at Gen Kai with Anna and Kerry
It was time again for a super deeelish dinner at GenKai Sushi in Corona del Mar. I wish I could turn back time... So fun!
Special Cucumber Roll!!!
Carlo is wearing the almost obligatory "sushi jacket" again!!!
Kerry and Anna with Yellowtail Sashimi!
Group shot!
Laguna Beach with Cambria and Hadley
My good friend Cambria and I met up in Laguna Beach for a few hours of shopping, catching up and enjoying some "gelato paradiso":-)
Hadley had grown so much! It was great seeing the both of them.
Crystal Cove
The - oh - so- wonderful - Crystal Cove beach!!! A place for cleansing, reflection and relaxation.
To me, it's almost a spiritual place. These pictures were taken between 7:30 and 8:15 in the morning. With a cup of joe in hand I set off for a morning walk. Just like the old days... It was glorious! Take a look around!
The hills of the park were quite brown and dry. At the beginning of my walk I saw a little rabbit which discovered the guest showers as a source for a morning drink. While rinsing off my feet at the end of my walk I wondered if it would be back after I left...
To me, it's almost a spiritual place. These pictures were taken between 7:30 and 8:15 in the morning. With a cup of joe in hand I set off for a morning walk. Just like the old days... It was glorious! Take a look around!
The hills of the park were quite brown and dry. At the beginning of my walk I saw a little rabbit which discovered the guest showers as a source for a morning drink. While rinsing off my feet at the end of my walk I wondered if it would be back after I left...
This little guy seemed to only have one leg. :-(
Sandpiper, Pelicans and Fishing Boat
Sandpiper, Pelicans and Fishing Boat
Love the little seafoam bubbles in the background...
This stretch of the beach usually had the biggest waves...
The surf had washed these huge mussels ashore. Look at the size of these things!
Two surfers braving the early morning waves...
Trip to California
Carlo and I took a whirlwind trip to California last week and we have to say that it was impossible to see all of our friends and we ask them to forgive us if we weren't able to meet up.
Carlo actually worked 4 days of the week from the Newport Beach PIMCO office, which only left the evenings to see family and friends.
Carlo's cousing Andy and his wife Kacey welcomed their little girl Amelie to the world and by now she was already 10 months old! Such a little doll. :-)
Carlo actually worked 4 days of the week from the Newport Beach PIMCO office, which only left the evenings to see family and friends.
Carlo's cousing Andy and his wife Kacey welcomed their little girl Amelie to the world and by now she was already 10 months old! Such a little doll. :-)
Trip to Texas
I took a 10 day trip to Texas, which was soo very nice and relaxing. The weather truly displayed its entire repertoire. Sun, rain, wind, thunder, lightning, fog, heat... And one beautiful sunset.
As usual the wildlife wasn't far off and besides the many deer- I saw a snake, tree frog, monarch catterpillar and heard a screech owl. My mom and I set off for Austin a few times and had a really nice time not racing around for the wedding preparations. :-)
The summer drought was still ongoing, but at least a 12-inch rain had turned all the pastures green again and provided an nice reprieve before the winter chills will turn everything brown and barren.
Here some nice snapshots of beautiful Texas:
As usual the wildlife wasn't far off and besides the many deer- I saw a snake, tree frog, monarch catterpillar and heard a screech owl. My mom and I set off for Austin a few times and had a really nice time not racing around for the wedding preparations. :-)
The summer drought was still ongoing, but at least a 12-inch rain had turned all the pastures green again and provided an nice reprieve before the winter chills will turn everything brown and barren.
Here some nice snapshots of beautiful Texas:
2. day sunset- wow!
passion vine-love this one!
Texas sky on a windy day!
Texas sky on a windy day!
coral vine
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Back in Munich!
We've returned from our trip to the U.S. and are recovering from the brutal 9 hr time difference...
Pics and accounts of our trips to come soon...:-)
(It was a fabulous time with lots of sun, friends and great food.)
Pics and accounts of our trips to come soon...:-)
(It was a fabulous time with lots of sun, friends and great food.)
Monday, 21 September 2009
It's time again for Oktoberfest!!!
Last night was our first visit to the "Wiesn" in 2009!!!
Carlo's brother Luciano and his wife Anna were in town for one night and enjoyed a great night of fun on their way to St. Petersburg. Carlo's boss Yiannis had invited us to join him and his wife along with some friends in the wine tent. It was great!
Carlo, Luciano & Anna
In front of the "Kuchenzelt" (Serving only coffee and cakes...mmmm)
Large pan of "Kaiserschmarrn" (almost like pancakes, but fluffier and served with raisins, almonds and apple sauce) VERY GOOD!!!
The grillplatter was gigantic! Served with gravy, sauerkraut, red cabbage and dumplings.
So very traditional!
Party time!
Yiannis and his wife, Nina, who is unfortunately covered by Carlo's Weissbier...
And a little while later, the desert tray arrived !!! YUM!!
Susie and Tilo (friends of Yiannis and Nina)
Roses for the ladies at the end of the night...:-)
Carlo's brother Luciano and his wife Anna were in town for one night and enjoyed a great night of fun on their way to St. Petersburg. Carlo's boss Yiannis had invited us to join him and his wife along with some friends in the wine tent. It was great!
Carlo, Luciano & Anna
In front of the "Kuchenzelt" (Serving only coffee and cakes...mmmm)
Large pan of "Kaiserschmarrn" (almost like pancakes, but fluffier and served with raisins, almonds and apple sauce) VERY GOOD!!!
The rides...
The band was pretty good. Funny to see a guy in Lederhosen wear a cowboy hat!
The grillplatter was gigantic! Served with gravy, sauerkraut, red cabbage and dumplings.
So very traditional!
Party time!
Yiannis and his wife, Nina, who is unfortunately covered by Carlo's Weissbier...
And a little while later, the desert tray arrived !!! YUM!!
Susie and Tilo (friends of Yiannis and Nina)
Roses for the ladies at the end of the night...:-)
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