St. Patty's Day

St. Patty's day in Germany is not anything like what I've seen in Canada. Its on a much smaller scale and only the Irish Pubs celebrate it. Our day kicked off with a Parade around the downtown core with a few Irish Ex-pats, a couple were playing the bag pipes and drums and it was really cool to be a part of it. The pub was packed the entire night, we had a live band, they were great but only played a handful of Irish tunes. The highlight for me was taking a 40 of Jagermeister from some drunk fool that was slamming it back in the centre of the dancefloor, he tried to bribe me with shots, then attempted to wrestle it from my hands (unlucky for him he was a foot shorter than me). Finally I made my way to the bar, passed it to another bar tender and then promptly kicked his ass out!

The next day we had a delicious lunch at the other Irish pub in town, the two pubs cooperate a lot which is something that you don't often see. We then had some beers, entertained by live music, magic and I got a crash course on cricked.

Adam and myself in Schlampen.

Alex giving the 'eye'

I had the pleasure of rocking a leprechaun outfit for the parade.

Alex Fiona and Marta in their parade outfits.

The bags and drums.

Live music from Sunday at O'Kelly's

Last week I also made some amazing chocolate and coconut covered Strawberries. AMAZING

Random pic

I was searching through some old pics and found this one, cool shot so here it is. Also on a bonus note my camera no longer has that dark blot showing up any more... great news!

Sushi, hockey and spring?

The last couple of days in Freiburg have been gorgeous, 17 degrees and sunny. I hope it stays this way, I've been spoiled by good weather this year that Canadian winters are going to smack me in the face!

We played some Frisbee and soccer at the top of Schlossberg. I'm such an artist! Right Ryan?

Action shot!

Harnessing the power of the Munster!

After a good round of Frisbee and soccer I threw in the idea for some sushi making, neither Guy or Sarah had ever made it so it was a blast to show them! Although tuna is ridiculously expensive here (almost 4 bucks per 100 grams).

Alex was amazed by it as well.

This is Guy's excited face!

Behind one of the student residences is Seepark, a cool small lake that is surrounded by soccer fields and basketball courts, apparently it is packed in the summer.

The English crew and Sarah with some frisbee.

Finally! After 6 months in Freiburg we finally attended one of the Freiburg Wolf games, it was a good show (Freiburg won 4-2 over the Hannover Indians), full of hockey excitement but the was a definite lack of checking which was a bit of downer. The team is also starting the play offs so for 8 euros I will definitely be checking it out.

R Kelly, Linda, Sarah and Mark enjoying the post game celebrations.

Barcelona 3

At the Travelers bar.

This picture sums up the bike trip we had, Ryan is having a good time, Chuck is pissed because he has to pay 10 euros for breaking his bike and Matt is constantly trying to fix his.

More dancing

Apparently we are angry...don't know why though.

Thanks Chuck for the eye

This place was so packed, sandwich and bottle of Rosat 3 euros, not being able to leave, priceless.

We control the moon

oh the beach shot

Love this pic

Yes we are Gods











more sandwiches

I really like this shot, took me 15 minutes to get it, while Chuck carried all of the groceries.

never ask a Spanish man to take a picture, apparently here they look through the lens!

So we had to use the automatic timer shots.

Barcelona 2

The amazing 'Wes Face'

Charles is upset that the Sangria is on our table and not his.



The album cover



Blue Steel

Quick Wes get over here!



The English and Canadians getting ready for the bar.



Ryan is the best dancer on the planet.

and Matt is number 1!

Get these women off of me! I am just trying to dance here!







Shots from Famille Sangria (i think?)