May
23
2019
Train from Paris to Frankfurt is six minutes late, which was rare to me but the Germans are joking it’s the new normal.

- 5.23 Thur, Messe; Goethe Uni
- 5.24 Fri, a demonstration; Gemalten Haus; Mutter
- 5.25 Sat, a garden & a walk; Altstadt; birthday party
- 5.26 Sun, Caf
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Jun
4
2017

In Frankfurt. I was invited to a Syrian’s home for dinner, whom I’ve met in 1980s. Her children are all grown now, with multiple grand kids. Women ate at a different room. Mom, who runs a day care center, is celebrating her birthday joins us with her sons and their male friends. During the meal, they went out to pray. Her daughter isn’t wearing a head scarf because her job forbids. The other young woman with head scarf is a student who goes to college. Universities are free in Germany, that even includes their transportation. The baklava from Patisserie de l’Arabie (Hardenbergstra
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Jun
3
2017
I’ve had California Barefoot wine before, in the US. Seeing them in Frankfurt, selling at such low price, I’m a bit surprised. However, California wines are decent, so on this front, I’m not surprised.

Kockkase/cooked cheese (spread), hand cheese and wine cheese

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Jun
3
2017
Dogs, bride and crowds at the alte oper.

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