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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-51545346514884229552015-08-14T21:20:00.002+01:002015-08-14T21:20:55.647+01:00Our French HolidayWe just returned home from a road trip to France! This is one of the benefits of living in mainland Europe, and we plan to take full advantage of that while we are in Germany. We've been told that it's very "American" of us to drive everywhere and not use public transportation, but for us, driving to Paris is the same distance as driving across the state of Washington. Plus, we can pack all the "just in case" items for Eloise.<br />
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After spending a month in Paris two years ago, we wanted to visit again with no pressure to visit every museum or cathedral. So we returned for a short stay to experience our favourite places again, and to see a few of our St Andrews friends. We ate pastries, baguettes, falafel, and nutella crepes, and drank delicious wine. The Luxembourg Gardens, a night walk along the Seine, and Notre Dame were also on our list. I got to spend an afternoon with Kari and Amy eating pastries from Pierre Herme, and then we all met up again with our spouses for a picnic in Place des Vosges. It was wonderful to see familiar faces and catch up.<br />
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Eloise is a little over ten weeks old and has already traveled to four countries, soon to be five in September and six in November (Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Scotland, and the USA)! She is an awesome traveler, and I've fed her in some very cool places. Our number one thing we've learned is that everything takes longer with a baby, but we don't mind. Garrick always wonders why so many people are smiling at him and then remembers he's wearing an Ergo with a sleeping baby inside.<br />
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After Paris, we drove to the countryside in Normandy. Our cottage had no wifi and was a great place to unplug and enjoy time together as a family. We read in the garden, played games, ate ice cream bars, and took Eloise for long walks. The village we stayed in was named Le Brieul, near Falaise.<br />
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During our time in Normandy, we visited Omaha Beach and Le Mont Saint-Michel. It poured down rain the day we visited Omaha Beach, but it was well worth the trip. It was surreal to stand at such a historically significant place. </div>
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Garrick's high school French class had a poster of <a href="http://www.ot-montsaintmichel.com/en/accueil.htm" target="_blank">Le Mont Saint-Michel</a>, and he's wanted to go ever since. I don't know if his 16-year-old self pictured his visit with his future wife and daughter, but I think he was happy to have us along. We parked and road the shuttle to the island and quickly found a place to eat. We were ushered to the back with all the other families with young children, and Eloise made friends with the staff right away. Normandy's special dish is Mussels and Fries and they did not disappoint. Then, we made our way along the VERY crowded street in the rain, and I luckily found a tiny space in the wall that had a staircase leading to the Abbey at the top. The views were stunning!</div>
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This was the first time that we left for a trip as a family, and when we opened our front door it felt like home. It's not always been easy, but I'm grateful to be settling in to our new life in Germany. Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-85977444885786406012015-07-12T12:32:00.000+01:002015-07-16T12:11:51.185+01:00Burg Eltz + BeilsteinWhen Garrick and I first started to plan our move to Germany, it was all very overwhelming. There were so many big milestones along the way: my last day of work, moving out of our flat, Garrick's thesis defense, our drive from Scotland to Germany, setting up our flat, the birth of Eloise, Garrick's graduation, and learning a new language. When I pictured us at the end of this marathon, I imagined driving through the German countryside on a sunny Saturday as a family of three, off to explore new places. Well, yesterday, my dream came true!<br />
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This is Burg (Castle) Eltz! It's about a two hour drive from Wuppertal and sits in the hills of the Moselle Valley. It's been owned by the same family since the 12th century. Garrick carried Eloise in the Ergo, and we set off on the 15 minute treed hike from the car park. It felt so good to be in the woods, out of the city. Finally, we turned a corner and saw this dramatic castle in the distance.<br />
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We joined a tour and got to see the furnished interior of the castle. No photos were allowed. We enjoyed the original artwork, painted walls, tapestries, huge beer steins, and even a hunting room featuring a moose head from Alaska! At the end, we sat in the shade and enjoyed a local beer. Eloise attracted every elderly woman at the castle. She is a people magnet. It's really special to take her to all these places with us!</div>
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After a feed and diaper change in the car (Garrick may have been pooped on), we were off to Beilstein, a village thirty minutes away. We drove along the Moselle River and took in the stunning views of German wine country. There were several idyllic towns along the way, and castles dotted the hills. Wuppertal is not particularly beautiful, so it was so refreshing to get out and see such amazing places!</div>
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We sat at an outdoor cafe for dinner and sampled a local Riesling. I will be looking to purchase some very soon! After eating and taking in the views, we went for short walk around the town and finally ended our trip with ice cream before the drive home. We hope to do a day trip every other Saturday and are so thankful for such a sweet baby to take with us!</div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-59977374639235031332015-06-19T13:11:00.000+01:002015-06-19T13:24:39.617+01:00Eloise Harper Allen<br />
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Birthday: June 1st, 2015<br />
Time: 12:13am<br />
Place: St. Anna-Klinik, Wuppertal, Germany<br />
Weight: 6 pounds, 6 ounces<br />
Height: 18.5 inches<br />
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Birth Story:<br />
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On Saturday, May 31st, I noticed that Eloise was less active. She also seemed to have changed positions in my belly. I would press on my stomach and she wouldn't respond as normal. Garrick was away playing baseball in Cologne, so when he got home I told him I was worried. He phoned the local hospital and they told us to come in right away. At first, everything appeared normal. They hooked me up to a heart rate monitor and we heard her beautiful, strong heartbeat. Then, it slowed drastically. Suddenly, there were several doctors and nurses in the room telling Garrick what needed to be done, and he tried his best to translate for me. They began prepping me for a c-section, had me sign a few pieces of paper, and I was thankfully able to make a quick FaceTime call to my family. They were all together at a birthday dinner for my uncle, and it was very comforting to have them all praying for us. <br />
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I had to go into the operating room alone while Garrick got in his scrubs. I was in a room with no native English speakers, I wasn't completely sure what was going on, and Garrick wasn't with me. It was at this point when I put my fear and anxiety aside and prayed for peace that surpasses all understanding. I felt God's presence in the room with me. I was finally joined by Garrick right before they made the incision. I've never been more happy to see him in my life, hair net and all. After lots of tugging, pulling, and pressure, Eloise was born and we all cried. Her umbilical chord was wrapped around her neck three times, and she was in a transverse position, which is why her heart rate was dropping. She was quickly brought around the curtain to us, but I was only able to see her for a few seconds. Garrick told me she was perfect and beautiful, that he was so proud of me, kissed me, and then went with her into the recovery room.<br />
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It took another 30 minutes to finish the surgery, and I am so thankful for the anaesthesiologist. In his best English, he asked me lots of questions about where I was from, gave me updates on Eloise and the surgery, and patted my head several times. I want to go back to the hospital and thank him! Finally, the c-section was finished, and I was wheeled into the recovery room with Garrick and Eloise. She was laying skin-to-skin on his chest. The nurses and doctors quickly started referring to her as "kleine mouse" meaning "little mouse," a term of endearment in Germany. Then, I got to hold her on my chest! Those moments were very precious, but also a bit fuzzy as I was just out of surgery. We slept for quite a while, and she wrapped her hand around my finger. At about 3am, Garrick left to go home. He greeted us at 7:30am the next morning, all smiles.<br />
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The day after the surgery was by far the most difficult and painful. Each day since then I have felt exponentially better. The nurses were very sweet and attentive, and by the end of my stay my German had improved quite a bit. (It helps when your are motivated to get your pain medication.) Garrick was my rock during these early days. He constantly encouraged me, changed every diaper, helped me in and out of bed, and also brought me lattes. I was able to completely focus on healing and being a new mom. <br />
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From the beginning, Eloise has been kind to us. Her temperament is calm, happy, and even silly at times. She sleeps in 4-6 hours stretches at night, and is more awake and active during the day. She gets grumpy between the hours of 7pm and 9pm. I've never cried or laughed as many times than over the past few weeks. From changing several diapers in minutes, to Garrick's songs about the diapers, to middle of the night feedings, and enjoying several "firsts," this experience has deepened our marriage. Being parents has made us appreciate simple moments, like playing cards while eating fresh apple strudel, or watching a movie while Eloise sleeps between us. We tell each other several times a day how much we love Eloise. It really can't be put into words, but the best way I've heard it put is this: "Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body." - Elizabeth Stone. <br />
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Eloise Harper, you are the greatest gift we've ever received. <br />
<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-17473693593045357102015-05-20T16:13:00.000+01:002015-05-20T20:06:16.646+01:00A Month in GermanyHallo! It's hard to believe that one month ago we drove our weighed-down Volkswagon Golf from St Andrews, Scotland to Wuppertal, Germany. I don't think I imagined I would ever move countries 33 weeks pregnant, but to my surprise, it can be done!<br />
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For dinner on Thursday night in Dover, England, we stumbled upon a quaint pub serving tapas. It felt like we were back in Spain. After complimenting the chef, he bought us each a drink on the house: a beer for Garrick and a cranberry and soda for me. Our hotel room got upgraded to a suite with a sea view, and we truly relaxed. This was an unexpected blessing for us as I had expected the trip to be something to get through, not something I would enjoy.<br />
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The next morning we caught the 7:20am ferry to Calais, France. Our drive through France, Belgium, and Germany was pretty uneventful, although Garrick just received a speeding ticket in the mail from France. We arrived and quickly looked around our new flat and planned what we could do with the space before calling it a day. On Saturday, we took of first of four trips to the place we love and hate: Ikea. <br />
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And now we've been here over a month! "One day at a time" has been my mantra. This move has been like our move to Scotland on steroids. The language barrier being one reason, and another, the fact that Garrick has to do most of the work because I'm in my third trimester. But, I feel like our move to Scotland gave us the wisdom and skills to equip up for this move. This past Friday was the one month mark of our new life here. Most nights are spent enjoying a slow dinner, followed by a game of
cribbage, and then a movie. This time as a couple before our first child
arrives has been wonderful in so many ways.<br />
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Here are some highlights of month one: <br />
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- Our flat is now a home! My next post will be a photo tour. Garrick hopes to never again put together Ikea furniture. <br />
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- I've established care with a <span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="de"><span class="hps">Frauenarzt and have had two great appointments. Eloise was breech but turned and we now await her arrival! We'll attend an information session at the birthing hospital this evening. </span></span> <br />
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- Garrick has continued working at the Theologisches Zentrum Wuppertal and developed a routine he enjoys.<br />
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- We've set up wifi, mobile phones, etc.<br />
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- Saturdays are usually spent exploring Wuppertal and surrounding cities. We've found a few great restaurants and walked around the Botanical Gardens near our house. We also took the train to Münster and found a lovely market and enjoyed the local brewery. <br />
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- We've attended the Evangelical church below our flat and the first two songs were in English. My favourite line of one of the chorus' was "Jesus lives in my house." <br />
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- Friday night we had our first dinner guests. <br />
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- We've enjoyed getting to know Garrick's colleagues and enjoyed meals together and birthday celebrations.<br />
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- I've slowly found most of the items we needs for Eloise. It's been quite the challenge since most of my product knowledge is North American, but things are coming together.<br />
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- I've been working on my German and making slow, slow progress. <br />
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- Garrick is playing baseball for the Wuppertal Stingrays and has his first double-header this Sunday. <br />
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To close, here are some iPhone photos of our recent happenings. I've not taken out my DSLR in a while, but I will soon! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garrick's birthday spent with new friends. They gave him lots of German food to try!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bikes in Münster. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">34 weeks! (I'm now 37.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinkus Müller Brewery, Münster</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinkus Müller Brewery, Münster</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bringing the Castle Sands to Germany. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First batch of chocolate chip cookies in our new home. </td></tr>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-63823202656545762632015-04-13T17:40:00.001+01:002015-04-13T17:48:45.744+01:00Cheers, Scotland. We arrived on 3rd September 2012, and we're leaving on 16th April 2015. That's 3 years, 7 months, and 13 days. That small amount of time doesn't seem to equal the major ways in which this experience has changed us. With our move to Germany just 4 days away, I feel more prepared than I thought I would. Here's why:<br />
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<b>Transition is complicated, but builds character. </b>Our first flat in St Andrews was less than ideal. We signed the lease sight unseen, and the mould that greeted us upon arrival almost had me on the morning plane back to Seattle. That first night we slept in our sleeping bags on the living room floor, and I cried. Hard. The next day we walked to the East Sands beach and I told Garrick, "I guess I can live here." <br />
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In just a few days, we're moving to another country, Garrick is starting a new job, and we'll become parents in early June. These changes are all good and we cannot wait for our daughter to finally be on the outside. But we're going into this knowing there will be rough times. Garrick's German is decent, and mine? Well, I know how to ask for help at the grocery store. It will take a few months at least to feel settled, but I know we'll get there.<br />
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<b>Community is essential. </b> A week after arriving in St Andrews, we met our first friends at church. A year later, new faces arrived, and we made more friends. And, some left. This was our first taste of the transience of the academic life. While we were excited to make new friends each year, we were sad to say goodbye to others.We also made friends with my coworkers, and we tease them that they are our local tour guides. <br />
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During our time here, we had times of joy and times of sorrow. Academic accolades often came with lots of rejection. I had several job changes, some positive, some negative. There were deaths in my family, and also the birth of new family members. We are joyfully anticipating the arrival of our baby girl in June, but experienced two miscarriages last year. In these times, we had people eager to celebrate with us and to comfort us. As our families were thousands of miles away, these people became our family.<br />
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We are being very proactive about forming a community of friends in Wuppertal. It's slightly more intimidating as we are the only Americans we know of so far, and our language skills need work. But I know that we need community to thrive.<br />
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<b>Living in Europe is a privilege. </b>Being a Washingtonian, it takes
at least a full day of travel to get most anywhere in Europe. Plus, jet
lag is a pain. When I list the countries I've visited since moving to
the UK, I'm immediately thankful. In Germany, so many beautiful places
will be within driving distance. It's pretty cool that our daughter will
have dual citizenship and travel to many different places from birth! <br />
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<b>Different isn't bad. </b>In Scotland, vegetables are tinned, not canned. Eye glasses have legs, not arms. "Hiya" means hello. "Cheers" means goodbye. Washing machines often are in the kitchen. And these differences are minor in comparison to accents or other cultural conventions. In our early days, I would come home exhausted. I felt like I was translating all day long. I would often revert to the thinking that my way was the best way, and anything different was bad.<br />
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But soon, I started appreciating some of these new ways of doing things. I'm excited to learn from the German culture and adapt to a new lifestyle. I'm sure some things will drive me crazy, but I'll be less quick to assume that the differences are negative. Also, I will actually be translating all day; not just trying to understand new accents. <br />
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<b>We're on the same team. </b>I'm competitive and so is Garrick. It's easy for us to forget that we are in this together. On days when I had to walk to work in gale force winds, or when we were tight on money, I would often blame Garrick. This was counterproductive to working through anything. I often remember the words Brian Muchmore said at our wedding, and the baseball he gave us with "Team Allen" written on it. This truth grounds us. <br />
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We both decided to move to Germany. This will be true on good days and bad ones. We have been focusing on being good friends and supporting one another through this uncertain time. I even stayed up late to watch the first Mariner game of the season last week, and Garrick has been very attentive to all of my pregnancy needs and makes me laugh all the time. What a blessing it is to do all of this with my best friend!<br />
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Cheers, Scotland! Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-67179104014072888342015-04-03T16:46:00.000+01:002015-04-03T16:46:29.229+01:0030 WeeksIn less than 10 weeks, we'll meet our little girl. Even though that's not much time, much will take place before she arrives. On Tuesday, we turned in the keys to our flat and enjoyed our sea view for the last time. We are currently living with generous friends while we wait for Garrick to defend his thesis on the 14th of April. Then, we move to Germany. So, the birth <i>seems </i>ages away, even though it's very soon.<br />
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I'm feeling okay. By 8 o'clock, I usually like be be horizontal due to my sore back. My favourite part of pregnancy is feeling each and every wiggle, kick, and somersault. It's even better when Garrick's hand is pressed to my belly during these moments. I've learned that pregnancy is filled with highs and lows, like most
life experiences. But, even during the lows, this life inside of me is
growing, healthy, and a precious gift from God. Garrick's sense of humour keeps
me laughing (most of the time) and makes the days pass quickly. <br />
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Our daughter has a name: <b>Eloise Harper</b>. Referring to her by her name has helped each of us feel bonded with her. We have a<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Line-Day-Five-Year-Memory/dp/0811870197" target="_blank"> one-line a day</a> memory book that we're writing in to capture this unique season. Garrick thinks we're cool parents already, but I'll leave that up to her to decide. Soon, her nursery will be underway at our flat in Germany. She already has quite the wardrobe and lots of books to read thanks to our lovely friends and family. Introducing her to her grandparents will be very special, and both sets are coming to Germany soon after her birth!<br />
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That's all for now. More to come soon. <br />
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(A friend in St Andrews took these photos of us last weekend in front of our flat. Thanks,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/katesherrardphoto?fref=ts" target="_blank"> Kate</a>!)<br />
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-43278763107821179712015-02-28T15:38:00.002+00:002015-02-28T15:39:50.456+00:00February UpdateWe have 45 sleeps until we drive to Germany. Our <a href="http://garrickandandrea.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/scotland-bucket-list.html" target="_blank">Bucket List</a> is keeping us grounded as we prepare for the big changes ahead. And today, I added and completed another thing: breakfast at Balgove followed by a manicure with Liana! (Thanks, Garrick, for this thoughtful Valentine's gift.) There's lots to cover, so we'll just get started.<br />
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<b>Pregnancy</b><br />
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I'm in my 26th week and now require at least 6 pillows to sleep at night. Our baby girl is most active in the afternoon and evening, and we watch in awe as my stomach moves and bounces. We have a name, which I'm sure we'll share here soon. Last weekend, my lovely friends planned shower for me, and I'm still overwhelmed at the kindness of the community here. Liana, Elissa, and Rachel made a delicious brunch that had everyone going back for thirds. (Thanks to <a href="http://joeyandkate.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kate Sherrard</a> for the photos!)<br />
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<b>The Thesis</b><br />
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Garrick printed out a copy of his entire thesis and is reading through it one last time. After a short trip to Birmingham for a conference early this week, he plans to submit Thursday or Friday. Much celebrating will be required, and an entire blog post will be devoted to that momentous occasion!<br />
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<b>Admissions</b><br />
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Monday marks three weeks until my last day. This job has been one of my favourite things about living in Scotland. The role suits me, and I get to work with wonderful people. Higher Education is a challenging and exciting environment, and I hope to continue to do this type of work in the future. It won't be too hard considering Garrick's chosen profession.<br />
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<b>The Move</b><br />
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With just 31 days until we need to be out of our flat, I've planned a moving event for the end of March. We've found a new home for most items, and the rest will go to a charity shop. After we move out, we'll stay with Jesse and Liana for the remaining two weeks before Garrick defends his thesis on 14 April. We are grateful for this blessing of housing! Then, we'll be Germany bound. Our current plan is to drive to Dover, England, take the 30 minute ferry to Calais, France, and then drive to our new home, Wuppertal. It will be an adventure, and there will be several bathroom stops along the way.<br />
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<b>So, how are we doing?</b><br />
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Some days we feel excited and grateful for the upcoming changes: moving to a new country, a new job, and baby due in June. Other days, we wonder if we're slightly insane. Having gone through an international move once before, we feel like we have a good grasp on what to expect. There will be tears, fights in Ikea, and doubts about our new life. But, there will also be a sausage stand in the town centre, new friends, beautiful places to explore, and the birth of our first child.<br />
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Moving to Scotland has been the best decision we've ever made. I have loved living here, and leaving is really hard. But, I know I will likely feel similarly when it comes time to leave Germany. For those who are curious, yes, we do hope to get back to the Pacific Northwest someday, we just don't know when that will be. I am sure of two things. God is faithful, and home is wherever I am with Garrick Allen.<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-6528724647270892015-01-25T15:26:00.000+00:002015-01-25T16:23:29.264+00:00It's a...<b>GIRL!</b><br />
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On Thursday, we took a half day and road the bus up to Ninewells Hospital for our 20 week scan. The technician laughed when she saw the position of our baby: she had her feet by her head and was spinning in circles. With big smiles and teary eyes, we watched blood flow in and out of her heart and identified all ten fingers and ten toes. Everything is progressing normally, and at the very end, the technician confidently told us we're going to have a daughter! After our appointment, we bought her some new outfits and then came home to Skype our families, followed by fish & chips for dinner. It was a lovely day, indeed.<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-32411363740111977422015-01-17T17:17:00.000+00:002015-01-17T18:08:16.452+00:00Scotland Bucket ListGarrick and I woke up on 1 January and thought, "Here we go!" Our move to Germany is just three months away. We're getting excited about this next chapter, but are also sad to leave St Andrews and want to say goodbye well. Transition is messy and comes with lots of ups and downs, so I hope this list can add some structure and happy memories to our time of packing and preparing. Garrick will buy a car on his next trip to Wuppertal at the end of January and drive it back to St Andrews, so we'll be able to travel more easily. Here is our bucket list for our remaining time here:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.crailpottery.com/" target="_blank">Crail Pottery</a></b>: Garrick has wanted a custom pottery mug since we moved here, and this is the place to go. Crail is also in the beautiful East Neuk and home to lots of sea glass filled beaches. (Completed 17/01/15.)<br />
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<a href="http://www.pittenweemchocolate.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>The Cocoa Tree</b>:</a> We've been here several times, but is there such a thing as too much chocolate? Also, their bean and chorizo soup is our favourite. (Completed 17/01/15.)<br />
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<b>Isle of Skye</b>: We visited here with Garrick's family during our first year, but we'd like to see the Fairy Pools. We have plans to go with friends around March.<br />
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<b>Beach walks</b>: The West Sands, Castle Sands, and East Sands are all gorgeous beaches in walking distance of our flat. I'd like to go at least once a week to one of these places.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.balgove.com/" target="_blank">Balgove</a></b>: Hands down, the best breakfast in St Andrews. It's also a nice walk to get there on a Saturday morning. (Completed 10/01/15, but I'd like to go again.)<br />
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<b>Edinburgh</b>: We've gone on several day trips to this city, but I've yet to hike Arthur's Seat. I'd also like to visit our friends Will and Jackie one more time.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thepeatinn.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>The Peat Inn</b>:</a> This is a beautiful 5-start Scottish restaurant near St Andrews. Garrick is taking me here for my birthday in February!<br />
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<b>Burns' Night</b>: On the 25th of January, we celebrate poet Robert Burns and eat haggis, neeps, and tatties. I think we have two celebrations on the calendar this year.<br />
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<a href="http://www.westcoastrailways.co.uk/jacobite/jacobite-steam-train-details.cfm" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Jacobite Train</a>: This 84-mile scenic railway journey takes you from Ben Nevis, this highest peak in Scotland, and ends at the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis. I'm not confident we'll have time for this, but I'd love to make an effort.<br />
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<a href="http://thegrangeinn.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The Grange Inn</a>: This is a 17th century farmhouse near St Andrews that serves Scottish food. We're going in early February with friends.<br />
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<b>Tartan</b>: I have a tartan throw, but I'd love to get a few other items before leaving Scotland. Our friend Chris recommended this site: http://anta.co.uk/.<br />
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<b>Fish and Chips</b>: Enough said.<br />
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<b>Bonfires</b>: Our Christmas tree is currently drying out in our back courtyard so we can light it down at the beach for a bonfire. Once it's a wee bit warmer, we'll be ready!<br />
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<b>Castles</b>: Our Historic Scotland passes proved the perfect way to see Scotland during our first two years here, but there are still a few more castles I'd like to see, namely Glamis, Kellie, and Balmoral.<br />
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<b>Photographs</b>: I need to get out and photograph our favourite places in St Andrews. Because we live here, I forget the charm of this cobble-stoned town.<br />
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<b>Time with friends</b>: In this case, this one is last, but <i>definitely</i> not least. In fact, it's the most important one of all! This community of people is so special to us. Garrick's viva date is set for mid-April, and as our lease runs out at the end of March, we'll get to stay with our good friends Jesse and Liana. I'm so grateful for this time with them before we leave and for their generosity.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">A major perk of working for the University is that we have a full week off for Christmas and New Years. I've met some wonderful friends through work, so we all decided to rent a cottage together on Loch Fyne over the break. After many planning meetings and messages, we found a perfect place, organised food, and coordinated transportation. We even managed to go grocery shopping with all seven of us. On our first morning there, we went for a long walk on the icy trail near our cottage. </span></div>
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Most mornings, we woke around 9:30am and turned on the kettle for tea and coffee. We spent three days working on a jigsaw puzzle, watched movies, knitted, and truly r e l a x e d.<br />
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Loch Fyne is famous for the best oysters in Scotland, so we visited the <a href="http://www.lochfyne.com/restaurant-oyster-bar/" target="_blank">Loch Fyne Oyster Bar</a> for lunch. The group ordered a plate of crispy oysters, and Garrick and I shared a plate of crab claws before our mains arrived. I had the Salmon and Cod Burger, and Garrick, the Hand Dived Scallops. This was one of the best meals I've had in Scotland, and would highly recommend a visit.<br />
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For Hogmanay, we stayed at our cottage for a game and curry night. I made naan breads and the rest of the group each made a delicious curry. On New Years Day, we went to dinner and a ceilidh at <a href="http://www.thegeorgehotel.co.uk/" target="_blank">The George Hotel</a> in Inveraray. Garrick and I partnered with our friends to learn the dances, and came back together for Strip the Willow at the end. At one point, Garrick missed a step and a member of the band said, "Pay attention!" in the mic. I couldn't stop laughing.<br />
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Garrick reminded me that next year we will be making new memories in Germany over the holidays. I am so grateful for our time in Scotland, and I know it's a blessing that we're so sad to leave. The night ended with a live piper, and then we were off to our beds.<br />
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We love these people: (left to right) Sam, Ken, Jane, Nicole, Robbie, and us. Happy New Year! 2015 is a big year for the Allens with another international move around the corner. Stay tuned.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-13172001976050809142014-12-26T20:54:00.001+00:002015-01-06T11:22:34.185+00:00A St Andrews Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="text-align: left;">This year, we enjoyed our first Christmas in St Andrews since moving here nearly four years ago. On Christmas Eve, I went in to work for a half day, and then came home to make <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2013/12/11/easy-homemade-toffee/" target="_blank">toffee</a>, <a href="http://www.motherthyme.com/2013/11/iced-oatmeal-cookies.html" target="_blank">iced oatmeal cookies</a>, and <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/overnight-cinnamon-rolls-recipe.html" target="_blank">overnight cinnamon rolls</a>. Midway through the sugar-fest, we took advantage of the sun and my new tripod (thanks, Garrick!) and spent a few hours wandering around the cathedral.</span></div>
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That evening, the Brewers hosted us along with three other couples for drinks and appetizers. Time spent in their living room is always fun! As usual, Rachel's decorations were very festive. Their boys each opened a new pair of pajamas and we all participated in their advent reading. </div>
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On Christmas morning, Garrick organised our presents into piles while I prepared breakfast. Some gift highlights were a new pair of slippers for me, and plaid pajama pants for Garrick. We bundled up and walked to the harbor, hearing many "Merry Christmas!" greetings along the way.<br />
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The Nickels hosted us for Christmas dinner along with other dear friends (group photo will be added soon). Liana took care of the turkey, and the guests brought the sides. We did a gift exchange, relaxed, and ended the night with cookies and Catch Phrase. Garrick and I stayed over and woke up to warm croissants and coffee. We'll be over again soon!<br />
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Although we weren't in Washington with our families this year, Garrick and I made it a special Christmas. He is my family, and I couldn't be more grateful.</div>
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I'll close with one of my favourite verses, Isaiah 6:9: For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-24391604177603824912014-11-09T13:57:00.000+00:002014-12-11T14:29:03.107+00:00GERMANYIt is finally time to talk about our next adventure: we're moving to Germany on 1st April 2015!<br />
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We've been making plans, changing them, and changing them again since we first heard the news in early August. Now we have a place to live, dates, and a good grasp on what our life will look like. </div>
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Garrick was offered a three year research post at the Kirchliche Hochschule (Ki-Ho for short), a university associated with the protestant church in Wuppertal, Germany, beginning 1st October of this year. As this would have been far too soon for us to say goodbye to St Andrews and for me to learn German, we requested a later move date. We need to be there for 1st April as the funding body requires, and until then Garrick will continue working from abroad. </div>
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There are six Biblical scholars on the project and they will create a new critical edition of the Greek text of Revelation. Garrick will read manuscripts, translate manuscripts into English, manage the student helpers, and possibly teach Hebrew and Greek (in German!). The post goes until September 2017. </div>
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Wuppertal is in Western Germany near Dusseldorf. Spend two hours on a train, and you can be in Amsterdam, Brussels, or even Paris. It has a suspended railway that cuts the city in half and has a population of 350,000. It was mostly destroyed after the war, and has since been rebuilt. It's fairly industrial, but has lots of green space and amenities. I've visited once, Garrick twice. The people have been friendly and welcoming, and it's good to picture ourselves there. When we moved to Scotland, we got on a plane having never seen our new town!</div>
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We've been blessed to meet Moritz, a current MLitt student, and his wife Kim, who are from Wuppertal. They have given us lots of information and will even be moving back to the area in June, two months after we move! They are wonderful friends here and will continue to be in Germany. </div>
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Transition isn't easy. We love our life and friends in St Andrews. A woman came to look at our flat this week and after she left, I cried. This season has been one of the best in our lives and in our marriage. We've lived in Scotland longer than the US since marrying in 2008. But, we can't stay forever; our visas tell us that. And soon our friends will start leaving, and we've already said goodbye to several others. I still remember thinking during our first year here that leaving was a long way off. Time flew!</div>
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It's great to have an answer to the question of "Where will we go after St Andrews?" Plus, GARRICK HAS A JOB! We still have hopes of settling in the Seattle area (or anywhere on the West Coast) after Germany. This research post will likely make that goal more achievable. If all goes according to plan, Garrick will graduate in June 2015 and officially be Dr Allen, although I'll never call him that. :) </div>
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So, the over the next few months, you'll find us at the beaches in St Andrews, reading in our favourite coffee shops, and most importantly, spending time with our cherished friends. Oh, and I'll be learning German with the help of Rosetta Stone and our German friends. Upon arriving in Wuppertal, I plan to enroll in an all-day German immersion course at a local university. At this point I can say most colours, numbers, and body parts. I have a long way to go!</div>
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Thanks for reading. As always, we give thanks to God for his provision and guidance. </div>
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Here is the Schwebebahn (the suspended train) that we'll be riding very soon!</div>
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-48793469364909897102014-09-29T22:21:00.000+01:002014-09-29T22:22:29.046+01:00St Ives and CambridgeLast Thursday, we both left work a bit early and made our way via bus to the Edinburgh airport. Again, we were reminded of how we live in a fairly remote area. Our travel time to the airport was longer than our flight to London! Julie and Mark met us at the airport and we enjoyed catching up for the few hours we had before bed.<br />
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In the morning, we ate breakfast at Mark's mother's home in St Ives before going for a walk. Then we were joined by some special women (Mark's mother, Joan, Mark's Gran, and Audrey, a close family friend) for a delicious lunch at the Windmill in Somersham.<br />
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Our evening was spent at the cinema watching "What We Did on Our Holiday" set in Scotland. Julie and Mark were kind to drive us around and arrange for us to stay with Mark's Gran for our time down south. She was a wonderful hostess!<br />
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Cambridge is such a lovely place to visit. This was our third time in this large University town, and we saw the sights, ate good English pub food, and ended our day punting on the River Cam. For dinner, we went with Mark's brother, Steve, and his wife, Helen, to a Chinese restaurant they recommended, and we were not disappointed!<br />
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On our last day, we met Mark's Dad and his wife Di, and they hosted us in their beautiful home and garden in Huntington. I particularly enjoyed seeing the thatched roofs and old English homes in this village. Then we caught up with Mark's brother Martin, his partner Lisa, and the talented Sam before driving to the airport. </div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-23515374950302027232014-09-18T20:39:00.000+01:002014-09-18T20:57:30.676+01:00Another SeptemberAs of September 4th, we're beginning year <i>f o u r</i>. We've lived in Scotland for the majority of our married life. This place is very special to us and we're appreciating these cold, misty days more than ever. September brings new students and families to St Mary's and we've had the privilege of meeting them over the past few weeks. This Saturday we'll attend the annual Roundel BBQ to kick-off our last academic year.<br />
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Garrick is teaching Hebrew this semester and has submitted an <b>entire</b> draft of his thesis to his supervisor. He'll have lots of editing ahead, but I'm both proud and impressed of how he has maneuvered his way through the PhD process. He begins most mornings working out with friends and also follows the Mariners so closely that I wonder how he copes living so far away from Seattle.<br />
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I'm enjoying my job and getting ready to welcome loads of students on the four Visiting Days this autumn. Harry defeated Voldemort, and although I'm very happy about that, I'm sad to be done with the Harry Potter series. I've ordered <i>The Fellowship of the Ring </i>and am excited to start reading about another magical world. Most evenings I knit and sip Pukka Three Cinnamon Tea. Go buy some. Last night, I snapped photos for the Nose Toe Tail event at Balgove planned by the talented Liana. <br />
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Earlier this month we enjoyed a visit with my cousin Kyara and her husband, Zach. We appreciated that they included us in their European adventure. St Andrews is fairly out of the way. Most of our time together was spent eating and catching up.<br />
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We leave for Cambridge next week to visit Garrick's mom and Mark and Mark's family. As we don't see them often, we'll really make the most of our time together. In early October I'm leaving for a girls' weekend to the Lake District. I'm eagerly anticipating this time away with my lovely friends. <br />
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Transition is coming quickly we prepare for life after St Andrews. We're equally excited and nervous. The cosy bubble of St Andrews is difficult to leave, but our visas tell us we can't stay forever. We're grateful to God for his provision and guidance. Most of our friends will also begin leaving soon, and my Skype contact list will include friends from the US and UK. I'll update more on our plans very soon. <br />
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Did you know that Scotland is voting on independence today? Almost daily I'm asked by prospective studets and parents how this will affect the University, and I'll be relieved when we can give firm answers. It's a privelage to be here during this exciting time. <br />
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Happy autumn (in four days)! If you'd like to mail me tins of pumpkin, please don't hesitate. :) <br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-84885487052673733222014-09-07T16:53:00.001+01:002014-09-07T16:53:28.076+01:00Fife Coastal Path: Elie to LevenWe've now completed three sections of the Fife Coastal Path! Today, we hiked 10 miles from Elie to Leven. The scenery was beautiful, although we all agreed that it was a bit less interesting than other parts we've completed. Also, it was<i> so</i> windy. Upper and Lower Largo were our favourite towns, with many seaside cottages and quaint shops. I'm still amazed at diversity and beauty of the Scottish coastline. The views and beaches are truly stunning. After arriving in Leven, we stopped to take some group photos and then caught the next bus. We all napped the entire hour and a half back to St Andrews! As usual, we loved spending time with the Hargers and are excited to plan our next adventure.<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-49715920410258864442014-09-03T15:34:00.000+01:002014-09-04T09:18:53.759+01:00Festival Fringe FireworksThe Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August. There is a fireworks show to conclude the festival at the Edinburgh Castle. We attended this year with the Nickels, Kellys, and new friends, Benj and Amy.<br />
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After church, the Nickels picked us up and we planned to stop at Ikea on our way to Edinburgh. Halfway through shopping, Liana and I had to abandon our cart due to a fire in the warehouse. Garrick was second in line for meatballs. Ikea fail. Off to the city centre for dinner!<br />
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Liana suggested The Potting Shed, a restaurant serving rustic bar food. The girls ordered pretty cocktails and the boys, beer. After our meal, the Kellys arrived and we had fun catching up.<br />
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We waited on a crowded Princes Street for the show to start at 9pm. The fireworks were perfectly synced with an orchestra playing familiar pieces and ended with Tchaikovsky's <i>1812 Overture. </i>Truly, this was one of my favourite nights in Scotland, and we spent it with wonderful people!<br />
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And please watch this. Absolutely amazing!<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-15676166655320645132014-08-09T10:26:00.000+01:002014-08-09T10:26:07.095+01:00Summer LifeIt's a typical Saturday morning in the Allen residence. We're sipping coffee while Garrick watches the Mariner's highlights, and I'm blogging. Also worth mentioning is the delicious cake we're eating for breakfast, sent home with us from a lovely dinner last night in Edinburgh with the <a href="http://kellylyfe.com/" target="_blank">Kellys</a>.<br />
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Garrick traveled quite a bit in July, and although I really enjoyed time spent with friends, and he enjoyed seeing new places, we're happy to be back together and start living more intentionally.<br />
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A few changes include waking on the first alarm, going for a short run a few mornings a week, and spending less time surfing the web. We also do the dishes right after dinner and make our bed every morning. It's like we're grown-ups or something.<br />
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A brief update on my world: I'm knitting a pair of gloves, just received 7 skeins of yarn in the post to knit <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2013/1/6/whits-knits-super-easy-lap-blanket.html" target="_blank">this</a> blanket, and Harry Potter is always nearby. At the end of August, I'll be travelling to London with my team at work to put on an event for students coming to St Andrews this autumn.<br />
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Garrick? He's editing his entire thesis, preparing to teach Hebrew this semester, and has just received an exciting offer for after we leave St Andrews (more info to come). He also cycles most days.<br />
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It's likely our final year here, and this is why we're trying to live more purposefully. We love our sea-side flat, the small-town atmosphere of St Andrews, and our wonderful friends. These next few months will be spent focusing on these elements of our life. There are a few places we'd still like to visit including the Borders, Outer Hebrides, and maybe even another trip to Skye. <br />
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Next month, we are welcoming my cousin Kyara and her husband Zach for a few days, my parents for a week and a half, and then we're travelling south to England to meet up with Garrick's mom, Mark, and Mark's family. We're pretty excited. Happy Saturday!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-86315049584727617012014-07-28T14:21:00.000+01:002014-07-28T14:21:40.411+01:00SixThis year, our anniversary trip was planned by Garrick. We hauled all of our camping gear with us to Scotland and had yet to use it, so he decided to try 'wild' camping as it's called in the UK (camping where there is no official site). We love the Fife Coastal Path and thought it would be the best place to go. Garrick did all the preparing and packing and just helped me get my pack on when it was time to leave.<br />
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It was in the low twenties when we left our flat. The East Sands looked more like a beach in Barcelona. We headed up the path and stopped at the first beach we came upon as it was the perfect place to pitch our tent. We exercised good communication skills learned over six years of marriage, and successfully set up our campsite. Then, the clouds and on-and-off rain rolled in. Still, we had a blast.<br />
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For dinner, Garrick prepared rolls with meat and cheese and wrapped them in foil to heat over the fire. We read, searched for sea glass, took in the stunning views, drank nice wine, and enjoyed good conversation. Every so often, we'd hide out in our tent and play cribbage while we waited for a rain shower to pass. </div>
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We fell asleep after we heard the church bells chime 10pm. We woke several times in the night because of waves crashing, rain hitting the tent, and wind. At about 5am, we packed up and headed home to our bed. After we woke up, Garrick went out and brought back vanilla lattes from Taste, which we enjoyed with croissants. Good man. Despite the rough nights sleep, we'd go again in a heartbeat!</div>
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When we got married at twenty, we both were aware of how young we were. So, we decided to grow up together. And I think we've done a good job of that. Garrick is a supportive and loving husband who can meet me in my greatest joys and sorrows. I am so proud of his hard work and pursuit of his passions. He also possesses the ability to make me laugh, always. Here's to many more adventurous years together, Mr Allen! You are my home.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-55112490723931235652014-07-23T21:13:00.000+01:002014-07-24T09:18:51.075+01:00The Night MarketWe left our flat for The Night Market this evening and headed down North Street. Along the way, we picked up our friends Spencer, Alden, Jordan, and Krisi. Small town living at its finest.<br />
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The Balgove is a lovely farm shop and cafe a few minutes outside of town. The walk is pleasant, taking you past the Old Course and many University buildings. My friend, Liana, works at Balgove and coordinates The Night Market. They are on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Local vendors sell produce, jams, beer, wine, sweets, seafood, and hand-made items. There is also hot food served, and we are partial to the chips with aioli sauce and Scotch Eggs. We perused the stalls, laughed with friends, and enjoyed live blue grass music. Take a look!<br />
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-62916612968708856992014-07-13T16:19:00.000+01:002014-07-13T16:19:42.325+01:00Fife Coastal Path: Earlsferry to AnstrutherWe hiked another section of the Fife Coastal Path yesterday: 10 miles from Earlsferry to Anstruther. Although we hiked almost 20 miles <a href="http://garrickandandrea.blogspot.fr/2014/03/fife-coastal-path-st-andrews-to.html" target="_blank">last time</a>, we covered less ground on this outing because we conquered the<a href="http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&p2sid=50043821-1CC4-E06A-5292C8C7D962B380&themeid=93AAA506-B410-4F3A-904E-01134538270B" target="_blank"> Elie Chain Walk</a>.<br />
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Adam and Lindsay met us at the St Andrews bus station at 9am, and we had coffee waiting. They made us eggs muffins for breakfast, and we packed snacks for the day. We got off in Elie and walked to Earlsferry to find the entrance to the Chain Walk. I was especially thankful to have Eagle Scout Harger along for this part of the journey. Basically, we used chains to navigate up and down rocky cliffs along the coast. There were well-used footholds and overall we felt very safe.<br />
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Once we completed the Chain Walk, the rest of our hike was fairly easy. Even though the clouds came in, the rain held off and it was quite warm. Lindsay and I were usually behind Adam and Garrick, who we overheard discussing the ins and outs of their projects. They love what they do! We came upon several ruins including castles, saltpans, and doocots. We also saw some cows who seemed unimpressed by our attempts to make friends. Eventually, we arrived in lovely St Monans and met an artist who had planted flowers in over a hundred pairs of wellies.<br />
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Our food destination of this trip? The Cocoa Tree! We consumed several pitchers of water before our lunch even arrived. We all ordered soup and devoured hot cocoa for dessert. As we were leaving, we got to sample chocolates filled with whisky. The final mile to Anstruther flew by, and we sat eating chips at the harbour while waiting for the bus back to St Andrews.<br />
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We plan to do another section of the coastal path in August! Stay tuned.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-79917257564458398652014-07-06T17:26:00.001+01:002014-07-06T22:00:30.937+01:00The Scottish Game FairGarrick left for Vienna yesterday afternoon, and I'm staying with Rachel while our husbands are away. I'm thankful for time with her and the boys!<br />
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Yesterday I was immersed in Scottish culture at the <a href="http://www.scottishfair.com/" target="_blank">Scottish Game Fair</a> held at the grounds of Scone (pronounced 'scoon') Palace. I was invited by friends I've met at work, and they made me an honorary Scot for the day. The sun was out, along with Harris Tweed blazers, Cocker Spaniels, and pipers. It reminded me of a classy state fair without the rides.<br />
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Take a look at this menu. I ordered the Highland Estate Venison Burger and it did not disappoint. I was laughed at by a woman in front of me in line when I asked, "What's a bap?" Thanks to Ken, I learned that it's a round bread roll.<br />
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There were many activities including air rifle shooting, dog races, ball tosses, fishing demonstrations, and saw competitions.<br />
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Vendors lined the grounds and set up tents selling Scottish-made items. I bought a Harris Tweed dog key chain and an apron printed with Edinburgh landmarks. There was also a food tent selling top-quality meats, cheeses, whisky, and preserves.<br />
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The longer I live in Scotland, the more I grow to love the people and the culture. It's a beautiful and unique part of the world. A special thanks to my wonderful friends for letting me tag along! Garrick, you were missed.<br />
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-4786121207562379352014-06-20T17:57:00.000+01:002014-06-20T18:32:37.938+01:00LatelyWe are currently experiencing the calm before the business of graduation. Our favourite lunch spots in town aren't too crowded, and we can sleep peacefully without waking up to Katy Perry at 2am. (We really do love our flat!)<br />
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On Saturday, I helped organise the Medicine Visiting Day for the University, and it went very well! I enjoyed dinner and drinks after at<a href="http://www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/dining/dining-directory/hams-hame-pub-grill" target="_blank"> this</a> new pub. A possible new best restaurant in St Andrews. I'm really thankful to work with people who I enjoy socialising with. I've worked in Admissions for about seven months now, and I feel very settled. <br />
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Garrick is impressing me as per usual. I recently attended his paper titled, "The Theology of Early Christian Scribes and the Greek Manuscript Tradition" at the Christian Thought Seminar last week. His handout was literally all Greek to me, but I paid attention to others in attendance to know when to turn the page. Overall, I followed his main points and the discussion that followed was very important. I enjoyed the dialogue about biblical scholars and theologians working together. It's great to see him in this setting!<br />
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On Monday, we had a day off, so we headed out to Balgove for eggs benedict (for me!) and a full Scottish breakfast (for Garrick!). Along the way, we passed many golfers teeing off at the 18th hole of the Old Course in gorgeous weather. After brunch, we retreated home for naps and reading. That evening, Garrick played in a football tournament put on by all the local churches. He had fun, but I think it was far from anything we've watched in the World Cup recently. </div>
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This summer we're mainly staying in St Andrews. Garrick has a few short weekends away for conferences in Vienna and Leuven, as well as a whisky trip to the islands, but overall we'll be at the beach or spending time with friends. Much like the PNW, it seems a shame to leave during the summer months after making it through the dark and rainy winter. Bring on the sun!</div>
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Tonight we're having a mac and cheese dinner date, and I'm hoping to continue reading the Harry Potter series. I've recently started number three and can't put it down. That's all for now!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08222405716550655549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043157898594139603.post-7035541235774894042014-06-10T14:32:00.000+01:002014-06-20T18:06:46.568+01:00Costa BravaAs I write this, the rain pounds against our sea-facing windows, and we just returned, drenched, from a Tesco run. It's hard to believe that just a few weeks ago we were laying on the beaches of the Mediterranean!<br />
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For the last part of our trip, we decided to <i>relax</i>. We rented a small place in Begur, north of Barcelona, and spent our days playing cribbage on the sun deck (below). We also explored the curving coastal roads, discovering hidden beaches. Yes, I got car sick. One evening, we sat outside for dinner at a restaurant and a local family sitting near us requested to move inside because they were too chili. And we were almost too warm! Our time spent soaking up Vitamin D while reading at the beach was among our favourite. I even convinced Garrick to go swimming (twice!). <br />
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Travelling is usually a slightly stressful endeavor for me, but this trip was truly peaceful. Spending 10 uninterrupted days with my scholar husband, who left his thesis behind, was a treat. So, here's the last of our photos. I'll spare you the ones of us at the beach.... <br />
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