Parting is such sweet sorrow

I just wanted to send a shout-out to my fellow expatriate bloggers, who attend the 4th Annual Whiney Expat Blogger Weekend in Bremen. Max and I (and Charlie) thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone and wish we could have made the farewell brunch this morning.

Even though this was the first organized blogger gathering I had ever attended, I never once felt as though I was meeting a group of strangers. Perhaps, part of this is the result of blogging--where virtually and with words each of your distinct voices and personalities shines through. Part of it could also be that, through our experiences as expatriates in Germany, we not only share a common bond, but also have become open to new and diverse personalities.

Whatever the reason--you people--Andrea, G, Yelli, Claire, headbang8, J, CN, Jen, Christina, Alice, Kim, Adam, Snooker, Cliff and Sara, and PapaScott--all rock! I only wish I had been given more hours in the day to get to know each of you better-- hopefully, next year.

I look forward to the opportunity to see you all again. On behalf of Max and Charlie: If you ever find yourself in the Rhineland Pfalz, please don't hesitate to look us up.

Special thanks to Claire who did an amazing job organizing and hosting the event. Thank you, thank you, thank you.