It has already been 6 weeks since we have been back to Phoenix.  We still share many stories with our friends and family about our crazy experience living abroad.  We realized we have never written a post about our time in Dusseldorf Germany.

• Urban City living.  We had the opportunity to live right in the middle of the action.  We were walking distance to all everyday necessary and weekend activities.  We really enjoyed our  900 sq. ft. apartment.  Although small by U.S. standards, we were surprised by how comfortable we became in this small arrangement.
• Food and Drink.  It is not surprising we love everything about German food.  We will not forget Schweinehaxe (Pork Knuckle) from Schweine Jane's, potato pancakes with apple sauce from Christmas Market,  Schnitzel with mushroom sauce from Marie's Bender, Pretzels from Aldi, fresh whole grain bread, weisswurst, and most importantly...rotisserie chicken from Rewe.   Let's not forget the Altbeer style beer native to Dusseldorf.  
• Friends.  Germans have hard exterior, but soft interior.  Despite our very limited time and the language barrier, we made new friends.  We are grateful they opened their hearts to welcome us.  
• Green living.  Things we really want to do more.  Walk and bike more, waste less, eat food of higher quality but do it with smaller portions, avoid processed foods, and enjoy the simple things in life with our family and friends.