Sunny Times

One of the best things here in Sofia is the sun. The sunny weather, the dry heat, the blue sky. No wonder - Sofia is located approximately at the same latitude as Southern Italy. Never ever in my whole life I could soak up as much sun as this year! And that clearly improves the quality of life and mood. It's so much nicer to be able to drink my coffee in the morning sun and - a special plus – to work and write in the sun. Summer in Germany means the absence of rain, at least most of the time. So that’s a significant improvement, which I absolutely love! Next year, the balcony will be upgraded in any case, because it's definitive worth it. Even now, in September I can still spend every afternoon in the sun. However, I must consistently use sunblocker next year: wrinkle alert!

Minimal beautification of our balcony in the 
spring of this year - Next year we tackle 
it properly!

We have also tried to grow vegetables and herbs. 
Here is also room for improvement next year..! 
A lot!

At least, we had some flowers!

 

 

 

 

New Surrounding

My first weeks and months in Sofia have flown by. I have absolutely no idea how this could happen. I blame it to the overwhelming impressions, the new roads, streets, parks, and the different food, people, strange smells and melodies. And – to be honest – it's also a little bit like that because of the many small things that do not run as smoothly as they should. But after months you are used to it and you say "goodbye" to many typical German characteristics. Not the worst. (Also you have no other choice). But I want to focus on the many positive aspects of this city, the beauty, the new and the challenges….! Here are some pictures of our new surrounding.

The Arrival

The arrival. Finally – it’s a home. With a lot of beloved things, brought from Germany.