And just like that. Summer’s here!

Posted on July 8, 2023 by thebritishberliner

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And just like that. Summer’s here! In the photograph is a plate of large chunky slices of watermelon. There is also a hand holding a slice of watermelon with a heart-shaped cut out. In the foreground is a towel with the motif of a watermelon. In the background is a swimming pool.

And just like that. Summer’s here! In the photograph is a young lady in summer clothing. She's wearing a turquoise bikini, a patterned mini wrap-skirt, a patterened scarf tied as a bow in her hair, and holding a book. In the foreground is a hat, sunglasses, and lipstick, on a beach towel. In the background is a striped yellow beach umbrella, and the sea. — And just like that. Summer’s here!

Buy Me a Cup of Tea!

Oh.

My.

God!

I simply can’t believe that summer’s here.

Already!

But where did the time go?

One minute it was May, then just like that, it was July!

Gosh!

I’m so sorry that I haven’t updated you on what I’ve been doing on the blog, although I updated my followers everywhere else!

Please forgive me.

And why forsooth?

Because.

I’ve got deadlines!

DEADLINES? YUCK!

Here comes the sun. Oh no! In the photograph is a young man shielding his eyes from the sun. He's wearing an orange-pink-terracotta-coloured print jacket and a black shirt. In the background is an orange-pink-terracotta-coloured rock, cliff or mountain! — Here comes the sun. Oh no!

Deadlines?!?

Yep!

Deadlines!

I know!

I’m sure you all think I live a carefree life.

And I do.

Sort of.

But you know.

Outside the wonderful job of being the marvellous and ever lovely: The British Berliner

I am also a wife.

And a mother.

I have a day job.

I’m learning how to drive.

I recently re-acquainted myself with not one but two, expat organisations in Berlin namely, the Berlin British Ladies Club (BBLC) and the Berlin International Women’s Club (BIWC).

I’m associated with many galleries, museums, history, music, film, art and charitable organisations in Germany who all strive for my attention.

And I embarked on a DBA – a Doctor of Business Administration.

So you see.

I’ve got deadlines!

The others don’t worry me as much as the academic one does.

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed.

Overwhelmed I tell you!

DID VICTORIA TRAVEL AT ALL?

Victoria Ade-Genschow - The British Berliner - is at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey/Turkiye. In the photograph you can see her holding a magnet with the words and images of Istanbul. The words are "Istanbul" and "Taksim." The images are of a tower, a tram, and a cart. In the background are Istanbul souvenirs such as a sweat shirt, scarves and other knick-knacks. — Victoria holding an Istanbul souvenir!
©Victoria Ade-Genschow – The British Berliner – Turkey/Turkiye – June 2023

All the same, did I travel at all this year?

Go on now.

Who do you think I am?

Of course I did!

Because man / woman / child / people cannot live by work alone-ish!

And in order to calm down, you need to do something that delights you.

In my case, travel!

So where did I go?

WHERE HAS VICTORIA BEEN SO FAR?

Summer's here. I've been everywhere! In the photograph are various people sitting at tables dining outdoors. — Summer’s here. I’ve been everywhere!

I’ve been to:

England
The Netherlands
Belgium
Bavaria
Austria
Turkey
Georgia
Lower Saxony

WHERE WILL VICTORIA GO NEXT?

Summer's here. Let's go to Italy! In the photograph are family and friends sitting at tables dining outdoors. — Summer’s here. Let’s go to Italy!

I’ll be going to:

Italy
England again!
Other parts of Germany
Somewhere in the Balkans!

In short, I’ve got lots to tell you, but I can’t tell you now, ‘cos I’m too busy!

I’ll get to it though.

I promise.

Summer's here. Where shall I go next? In the photograph are two blue deckchairs on sand, at the seaside. Above them is a plain blue beach umbrella. — Summer’s here. Where shall I go next?

ANYTHING ELSE?

Victoria Ade-Genschow - The British Berliner - is in Telavi, Georgia. In the photograph you can see her holding the finished product of Khinkali, which she made herself! Khinkali is a very popular Georgian dumpling made of twisted knobs of dough, stuffed with meat and spices, and is considered to be one of the national dishes of Georgia. In the background is a vineyard. — Victoria holding Khinkali – Georgian dumpling!
©Victoria Ade-Genschow – The British Berliner – Georgia – June 2023

Yep!

I went to Georgia again!

And just like that.

Summer’s here!

Yay!

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And just like that. Summer’s here!

Victoria Ade-Genschow - The British Berliner - is at home; working on her laptop. In the foreground you can see her website - The British Berliner. In the backround is one of her cats. She has two.

Victoria Ade-Genschow; The British Berliner; in Berlin; at home; cat; cats; pet; Berlin; Germany; travel; Europe; — Victoria at home in Berlin, with one of her cats!
©Victoria Ade-Genschow – The British Berliner – Berlin – May 2020

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But enough about me!

And just like that. Summer’s here! How are YOU doing? Are YOU having a fine summer? Do YOU have plans? Tell me all about it in the comments below!

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2 Comments on “And just like that. Summer’s here!”

Joseph Patrick Hovan
July 8, 2023

Dearest Vix,

I wish I had 1/10 of your ambition and joie de vivre! My life has been a living nightmare. But I’m happy to hear that at least someone else is doing so well! I’m quite proud of you and think of you often. I’m still living in the black forest and barely surviving. Hopefully, it will end ASAP. I will be 60 in December and NEVER thought I would live this long. I wish I understood why but will try to make the best of hopelessness and despair. It’s been five years this week since I arrived back in Germany and have never returned to the USA and never shall. I am so glad to br away from that awful place. My only consolation. I wish you only the best! I think of you often but never dare contact because I don’t want my misery to find any company. But remember you fondly and hope to greet you in a better time and place: the next lifetime. However, I would never wish to be reborn in this awful place. Love, big hugs and kisses 💋 Joseph

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- thebritishberliner
  July 8, 2023
  
  Thank you for your comment & kind thoughts Joseph.
  
  I wish you the very best and hope you feel better soon. xx
  
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