The 'Bonn' Voyage

A new year begins and we find ourselves in a new city.  Karen and I both agree that Berlin is one of the coolest cities we have ever visited.  There was still much to explore in the capital city, but we came here to experience Germany as a whole.  The big and small of it.  The people, the cities, the landscape, the food and wine.  Karen's work took us to the small city of Bonn, five hours Southwest of Berlin and nestled on the Rhein river.  Bonn is the former capital of Germany following WWII and grew into quite an international town.  It is home to a prestigious university that was a favorite among royalty, but it is most known as the birthplace of Beethoven!

As luck would have it, we found a cute little attic apartment in the center of town that looks over the Beethovenhaus.  Very inspirational.  Our place is small, but filled with sun all day long.  I am still marveling at the fact that every item (from dishes to doors) comes from IKEA.  We have always inherited so many types of furniture over the years it was simultaneously comforting/frightening to be living in a catalog set piece. I am proud to say that after a month in the apartment, I have only banged my head on the ceiling only a handful of times.  And for the first time in a decade, we have a big ol' TV, which will be a welcome distraction as I work from home.

We are excited to explore our new home and will keep you updated on our adventures.

~Kyle

Beethovenhaus from our window.

Proof that Karen does the dishes (once in a while).

The living/dining/kitchen/office/work-out/TV room.