Oneofthebenefitsof travelling in a group ismakingnewfriends. Theveryfirstday in Grazdrewtogether a group oftalented, creative and intelligent mothers (and a dad or two), and I'vereallyenjoyedgettingtoknowthesepeople. Mostlythisrevolvedaroundmealtimes, as wepeeredatmaps, searching for theubiquitoussymbolofthecrossedfork and knife. Diningisstill an adventure, as wetrytoguessdifferentdishesbytheir placement on theprinted menu. Apparently, bigbrownbeansdrenched in pumpkinseedoil are a specialtyoftheregion...
Some mothers are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together. ~ Pearl S. Buck
MOTHER of FOUR, freelance writer, amateur silversmith, domestic dynamo, chef de maison, head chauffeur, sanitation supervisor, social director, crisis manager, chief arbiter, errand expert, auxiliary ATM, maven of multitasking, sleep deprivation specialist, keeper of the cookies…
One of the benefits of travelling in a group is making new friends. The very first day in Graz drew together a group of talented, creative and intelligent mothers (and a dad or two), and I've really enjoyed getting to know these people. Mostly this revolved around meal times, as we peered at maps, searching for the ubiquitous symbol of the crossed fork and knife. Dining is still an adventure, as we try to guess different dishes by their placement on the printed menu. Apparently, big brown beans drenched in pumpkin seed oil are a specialty of the region...
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