This is Part 4 in our visit to Scotland. Over here you can find our visits to Part 1: Edinburgh Castle, Part 2: JK Rowling's Scotland, and Part 3: Hadrian's Wall. It's almost a Scooby Doo title, isn't it? But for us there was no mystery to solve and no Great Dane with the munchies, … Continue reading The Swiss Family Carlson Searches for the Loch Ness Monster
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The Conclusion to Swiss Family Carlson House Hunter’s International
When we left them, the Carlson family had to choose from between a row house in a hamlet outside of Basel that was close to school; a charming duplex in the city with lots of space and close to a wonderfully huge park; and a quirky apartment in the heart of Old Town. And which … Continue reading The Conclusion to Swiss Family Carlson House Hunter’s International
Noticings
A few more noticings about Basel. * Everyone "dresses" here. I feel like I have to dress up a bit or dress up nicer than soccer shorts, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes. I have been putting on actual coordinating outfits, doing my hair, and been wearing earrings and lipstick. I've been fighting urges to swipe … Continue reading Noticings
UPDATED!! On Today’s Episode of House Hunters International…
On today's House Hunters International we follow the Carlson family. This family of 4 is looking for a moderately spacious apartment in Basel, Switzerland that will accommodate not only 2 active young boys, but also guests! The boys are enrolled in an international school in Aesch, which is 30 minutes to the south of the … Continue reading UPDATED!! On Today’s Episode of House Hunters International…
Noticings in Basel
I have been in Basel for a day now. We landed after a long flight across the Atlantic and a short hop from Amsterdam. We also have been walking all over the city looking at apartments. Basel is a beautiful city. Lovely old and impressive new architecture. The tram system is amazing. I love it. … Continue reading Noticings in Basel
The Adventures of the Swiss Family Carlson Begin
Today we hurl ourselves over the ocean in a big metal tube and move to a country where we not only don't know anyone, we also don't know the language. And we're doing this willingly. At least it will be overnight so we can all try to sleep through it. I am unbelievably nervous. So … Continue reading The Adventures of the Swiss Family Carlson Begin
Some major things checked off
The move continues and time has begun to rush by exponentially. Thankfully we have gotten some major things checked off the list. The Civic is sold! We have a (temporary) place to live! We have renters for our house! We have our Visas! We have our plane tickets! We just made a major purge/donation of … Continue reading Some major things checked off
Purging the House, Round 2
Most of the pictures are off the walls and in storage. It makes the house echo a little bit and look a lot emptier. The house doesn't look forlorn and lonely yet. It looks more like a lady without any jewelry on. Just in time to go on the rental market. The purging, sorting, packing, … Continue reading Purging the House, Round 2
School’s Out!
No more classes! No more books! No more teacher's dirty looks! We are all excited. The boys are ready to not be in school anymore and I am ready to not administrate the preschool for awhile. I am ready to just be with my guys. Yesterday I brainstormed a lot of craft projects and other … Continue reading School’s Out!
Teacher’s Gifts
It's the end of the year and it's time to show our appreciation of our teachers. They have taken our children and work with them all year. Through frustrating challenges and easy successes. This year is especially bittersweet as we will be moving away from all these school friends for a year and a half. … Continue reading Teacher’s Gifts
