Blanche

Coming to Germany meant a change in transportation. Although we did enjoy our bicycles in Denmark, Blanche is a welcomed upgrade. 

Mo

I was asked to take a picture to remember this years Movember efforts. I don't think Mrs. Brine expected what followed.....

Workin Woman

Myna Frau (my wife) had her first day of work at her German job. She is working at a beauty store where one of her requirements is to wrap presents. Before her first day she decided to do a little practicing and nothing in the house was safe. She wrapped mouthwash, soaps, pepper shakers, anything she could get her hands on. 

Being the good husband I am, we had lunch together the day of her training. Nothing like a little Thai food and a shot to get you relaxed.  

First day of official work

Lunch and a hot chocolate? Answer is always ' ja '

And of course we see our random horse carriage during our lunch date

A successful debut for myna Frau !

My favorite German words!

'Gainful employment permits' ; I can work in Germany!!!!!

This lead me to break a knife ahahah

And celebrate with a new discovery; a pop that tastes like Pepsi.. But much better!

Which is Sabrina's favorite soft drink. Sabrina is awesome.. We drink gluhwein (hot wine) and eat sausages together while the boys are away at work.

Sometimes they join us!

But these days.. They go to rehab to fix their knees )0:

Don't worry; he is almost as good as new xx

Frohe Weihnachten!

Ready for the Holidays with our international Christmas Branch (0:

Germany / Thailand / Calgary / Austria / High1, SK / Croatia / China / Captiva Island, USA / Maine, USA / Kyoto, Japan / Nova Scotia / BFC, NB / France / Boston, USA / Seoul, SK / Tokyo, Japan / Québec / Italy / Spain / Denmark

 

I showed my parents my massive Advant Calendar! Milka is my favorite chocolate in the world and upon returning to continental Europe, I was very excited to be reunited with it ahahah

Christmas Market in Innsbruck

My first visit to Austria!

It says 'Fairytales Street'

Happy Holidays!

From the Vollmers too (0:

My favorite (0:

My two favorites!!

Apfelstruddel; yummy in my tummy!!

Sausages are the BEST!!

Brines & Vollmers: Germany BFFs <3

(First) Hockey night in Germany

David is #11 with SC Riessersee

Although on his first night; he was #72

After the game, the team dances and sings for their fans!

8th in line. Boys having fun on the ice..

... girls having fun off the ice (0:

Ianne / Sabrina & Kerby / Michaella ( former Miss Czech )

Spending time with the fans..

.. spending time with my fan (0:

Nightcap at my favorite restaurant, which serves Slovakian food; Zirbel.

Living life in transition

Nobody likes to move. Nobody likes to pack. However it had to be done. We were able to enjoy one last night with our friends from Aalborg on the eve of our departure for Germany. We shared wine, food and stories, while sitting on the floor of our beloved Danish appartment. I still feel pretty devastated about leaving the life we made there, I cried when I had to say goodbye to our friends. Fortunately, the life which was awaiting us in Germany dried my tears pretty fast. There is not a day that goes by where I don't speak to my friends from Denmark, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen has turned out to be a wonderful town which fits our lifestyle so perfectly!

We left some stuff for our friends.

Some were more excited about their 'care/gift bags' then others lol. Jace(-Son) and I we're basically the same person (no wonder we both fell in love with Kels), making us forever linked in food & candy choices. Skittles > Cilantro.

8AM / Airport / Bye Aalborg, never coming back!

We are so thankful for the support from our families back home. We know we were in your thoughts and prayers, and here we have an exemple of my maman doing everything she can to keep us safe and happy <3

The flights to Munich were good, and our layover in Copenhagen left us $80 poorer after 2 sandwiches and 1 Pepsi!

We made it to GaPa in time for dinner, so we walked around and found a restaurant/bar where we had our first delicious German meal. Mountains everywhere; I was so happy to be here (0:

Funky ambiance

First morning after a really long day (really long week, let's be honest). Marshmallow Ianne!

Ready to go read outside. I couldn't find my own jackets, so Da's korean vest was the best I could do!

Our home in Germany for the first week.

Ohhhh what's that you say?! Packing again? Sure!

Think I deserve that €2.79 / 1 litre of wine? If your answer is no; think again (0:

Da's first day at work!

Our home in GaPa. I took day the first day, when unpacking.. Please don't mind the mess.

Although we live in the 5th oldest house in GaPa (350 years old), we were thrilled to see a brand new bathroom, with a BATHTUB!!!

Views from the bathroom / bedroom

The outside of the house. We occupied the 2 upper floors. Above our balcony is the bathroom and to the left are the windows to our bedroom. You can see Blanche, our beautiful car .. but more on her in a later post (0:

Loves his milk!

..and his coffee!

First trip out? München (Munich), only 1h away. Beautiful town, amazing food and great shopping!

Think I'll be happy here (0:

This is my face, every single day. I am still amazed at how lucky we are to live here. The mountains keep me calm(ish) and I just can't wait to go snowboard and explore them!