Phoenix Rose’s Blog

I gave up my apartment today. I’m a bit sad, because its been my home in Germany for the last 4 years. All things must come to an end, however, and it was time to go.

So, here’s the photos from the empty, repainted apartment – and if you know anyone who wants a ground floor flat close to nothing, where nothing happens (perfect for retirement?!?) except the occasional neo-nazi protest, please let me know.

Kitchen

Two views of the living room

Bedroom

Bathroom

Unfortunately, I didn’t take a photo of the back porch and garden, but sometimes, you think of that too late… anyhow, Goodbye Teltow, and Hello New Ireland Adventures!

After the movers came and picked everything up, Kate and I spent a day cleaning the old apartment and getting everything ready for the painters to come in. As a reward for all of our hard work – I went to my favorite local Italian restaurant in Teltow for the last time – Casa Mia. We had a great meal.

Waiting outside on the patio for food.

Bruschetta and Italian Olives on Crusty bread

Broccoli & Italian Bacon Au-Gratin

My Main course – Tortellini filled with turkey and mango in a saffron butter sauce

Kate’s Main course – Shrimp and Cheese filled black noodles

Kate digging in

And for Dessert

Tiramisu and a Cappuccino.

After that, I was so full, and realized that I’m gonna miss their homemade pasta and the best Tiramisu ever!

What do you get someone who’s having a bad day? Lush!

Along with all natural handmade organic cosmetics, Lush also makes the ultimate best bubble bars, bath fizzies, and massage bars. In the picture above, there’s Herbalism face wash, 3 bubble bars (blue skies, pot o’gold, and another I can’t remember the name of), “peace out” soap, karma solid perfume, and a piece of a massage bar.

As a gift, it all fit within the ‘pillar of fizz’ recycled pot, and makes for one happy camper.