Saturday, February 13, 2010

Kukuk, the Talking Bird


Many kinds of birds can be taught to imitate human speech. Some are able to remember more words, sing songs and utter several sentences. For thousand of years, parrot birds have been kept as pets because of their nice colors and ability as mimics. Just like yesterday at Carmen's place, she took Kukuk out of her cage because she's immitating the telephone call sound. We thought somebody is calling but its Kukuk who learned some german language and different sounds. Kukuk liked very much my leche plan and even orange juice.


Thursday, February 11, 2010

Inequality and Poverty

Poverty is a global issue and it exists everywhere to some degree. Around the world, in rich or poor nations, poverty has always been present. Poverty is the current state for the majority of the world’s people and nations. In most countries today, inequality—the gap between the rich and the poor—is quite high and often widening. The causes are numerous, including a lack of individual responsibility, bad government policy and many others. In the global context, a few get wealthy while the majority struggle.



Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Carnival Pastry

What i like more during carnival season here in Germany is the Fastnachtschüechli. This seasonal biscuit really tastes good, very crispy and its sprinkled with powdered sugar. It looks like pancake but not soft and its sold in pack of 6.




As Carneval continues there has been much rummaging around stores and store rooms to find the components of ever more fanciful costumes.


Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Life Goes On


The harsh winter weather continued to batter Germany with more snow in the forecast. The winter is not yet over and there was no sign that the condition might change in the coming days. Whatever the temperature is, life goes on everywhere. People from all walks of life still do their activities regardless of plus and minus in weather. Though its very cold, i find myself again in the city. I meet my friends there and do some window shopping.






Monday, February 8, 2010

Kiddy Breads

To boost the appetite of children for breads, most of the bakery here in Germany are offering breads that are baked in different forms and sizes depending on occasion.



Sunday, February 7, 2010

Lunch with BFF

Today, i have lunch with my best friend forever Joy. She cooked sinigang, corned beef and longaniza. While eating, we talked about our respective families and vacation plans. We both have a big appetite and set aside the diet plan for a while.


Saturday, February 6, 2010

Köln Shopping Galore


Mutti's birthday celebration started at 6 in the evening so we still have time to visit one of the world's known Cathedral, the Kölner Dom. It is one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany and Cologne's most famous landmark.


The shopping center is just near the Cathedral where there are hundreds of stores to choose from. We bought kitchen stuff at WMF, winter clothings and accesories.