Just because several people have asked us: we are not the swine flu cases being reported upon in Regensburg. We are now 5 days past our exposure in Mexico City and we even did a self-imposed quarantine on Monday to see if either of us became symptomatic before going out and being around other people.
So, thanks to everyone who asked after our health. We’re fine so far - just jetlagged - but still observing carefully, just in case.
Amazon.de: MP3-Downloads: Musik in riesiger Auswahl: “”
Hey, when did this happen? I’ve been waiting around for this for like a YEAR! I already bought a bunch of albums at less than five euros a pop…stand by for some recommendations after I’ve had a solid listen.
We’re back from a great trip down to Puerto Vallarta to visit my parents and some of our best buds N&C. This was the first time we’ve ever been down there without flying through the USA to get there. We learned some stuff; I expect Sarah will post her observations later after we get a chance to deflate and unwind.
For now, here are the best pictures we took while there (slideshow below). You can click the button in the lower-right corner to play the slideshow in full screen mode if you like. N&C may have some good ones to share as well; perhaps we’ll be able to cross-post some of them.
Seems to be missing…
Couldn’t sleep past 0700 this morning so I came down to the pool to enjoy the breeze. the past 3 days have been great, except for the fact that my mom departed yesterday (hey. Somebody’s got to work.) and last night there was surprisingly little breeze. it’s kicking now though. Time for a chorizo omelette breakfast with hashbrowns from leftover roasted potatoes (I’m calling it "Bratkartoffeln rancheros").
Mañana volemos á Puerto Vallarta via Monaco y Amsterdam y México D.F. Vamos a gozar el tiempo y visitar mis padres, quien no hemos visto desde 2007, y el Narguito y su esposa, quien nos traen unos regalos del tipo soprano (mas o menos).
Regresamos cerca del fin de Abril. ¡Que tengan Uds. unos dos semanas buenas mientras que gastamos tiempo en la playa!
A rare (lately, anyway) mid-week post!
Here are some random pictures from random stuff taken by me and Sarah while we were actually doing other stuff:
We’re thinking about a fairly cheap but decent quality P&S camera for less than 100€. I’d prefer something with compact flash or SD memory cards and powered by AA-cells (ideally rechargeable NiMH ones) would be ideal. Any recommendations?
And, to take us outta here, check out this cat stalking this other cat, courtesy of icanhascheezburger.com:
Man, new recipes seem to appear in groups. Chez Regensblog has been the site of much improvisation lately and I decided it was time for an old (cheap!) favorite.
4 eggs
1 1/3 c milk
1/2 t nutmeg
1 t cinnamon
2 t vanilla
pinch salt
10 slices of bread (we used a round raisin loaf, sliced about 3/4 in. thick)
Heat griddle or skillet to medium. Whisk together eggs, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Dip bread slices in egg mixture on each side (don’t soak it!), then transfer immediately to griddle and cook until golden brown on each side. Serve immediately with powdered sugar or butter and syrup.
We bought too many apples for use in a somewhat successful apple pie experiment this weekend. We bought too many carrots for use in a partially satisfying falafel/veggie burger experiment this weekend. I bought a bag of lemons on a whim this weekend and they are already starting to look questionable (Bio-Zitronen…).
So I invented a salad.*
I pulled on my Microplane Kevlar glove purchased at Pryde’s Old Westport, hauled out the mandoline from my mom (thanks Mom!) and julienned up three or four Yellow Delicious apples, crinkle-cut one big carrot’s worth of discs, squished in the juice of one lemon and dumped a little sugar (I’d guess about a teaspoon and a half) to take the edge off the citric acid.
Hol. E. Kau. That is some tasty stuff. Make sure you haven’t burned the roof of your mouth on anything recently though — you’ll be reminded of it during the consumption of this salad.
*I found some recipes online calling for yogurt or mayonnaise and raisins and stuff like that. I’m sure those would be fine, but I’m more than happy with my version. Probably almond slivers would be a nice touch, too. Maybe next time on those.
Had a little fun with the auto-barbering prior to getting a haircut yesterday. Roll your mouse over the images for the description or clue as to what I was going for. After my haircut (11€, details at C+M), I finally ditched my Winterbard.
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