Derendinger

We are living in an area of town called Derindinger. Years ago, it was it's own separate village. Today it is part of Tuebingen. Here are the photos of the house. We are settling in well and the house really feels like home. It was built in 1840 - the same year the stone house we lived in near Yellow Springs, Ohio was built. And it was renovated in the past year and everything is new - mostly IKEA, with a few antiques. We love the deep window sills and the windows that can open from the middle or top - I'll need to take a photo to demo this for you.

Enter the door, the stairs are in front of you with a little entry area. To the left is the eat in kitchen, to the right is the living room - where the girls sleep on the fold out sofa. Up the stairs is the bedroom for Dan and I and the very modern and fun bath. The curved stairs in the bedroom lead up to the loft - which is Dan's work place and a quiet space to sit and enjoy the view.

Paradise in Bodensee

From the left to right: Margarite, Beth Ann, Tammy, and Claudia.


On Tuesday, I took the train to visit my friend Claudia. Claudia and her family lived near Ann Arbor for 3 years. She has been inspirational in encouraging us to travel to Germany.

Margarite, the girls former German teacher, inspired Emily and Allegra to love the language. We all had spent time togehter in the states. It was a mini-reunion. We had a lovely time sitting along the lake shore talking old times and catching up on each other's families.

And why do I say paradise? Well, my photo does not show you, so let me tell you. The view is breath taking! Lovely ferries and sail boats float about and one feels like they are in a very magical vacation spot. It's so beautiful, I will return alone to visit and with the family. And hope to take more photos too!