Archive for April, 2011

The German system of garbage removal and recycling seems so strange and
strict to many Americans, so we wondered how troops and families on and
off base were handling this very different system. We asked, 

Recycling contributes to saving the environment, and Germany has
succeeded grandly with its fight against growing mountains of garbage.
But for many Americans living here, recycling can seem like a confusing
task and just a big bother.

When asked by others what my favorite part of living in Germany is, my first response is always,

William Browne must have been to the Rose Garden in Zweibrücken. What
better place is there to visit after a long cold winter than a park full
of blooming roses? On May 1, the gates open to this picturesque area
with romantic pavilions and little ponds all dedicated to the queen of
flowers.

Soon, spargel season will inundate the area with Germans flooding to
their favorite restaurants daily for their fill of the delicacy in
almost ritualistic ecstasy!

To enter the contest and see a list of prizes, pick up a copy of the Kaiserslautern American. Can you find the easter eggs? As a treat for our readers, the Kaiserslautern American is putting on an Easter Egg Hunt Contest. For today’s Special Holiday Edition, local businesses have donated […]

Easter is a happy time. After a long winter, nature is finally in full
bloom. During this time, children wait for the Easter bunny, people
combine their free days to make a long weekend and school is out for at
least a couple of days. In the Christian tradition, it is also the
finale of Lent season. Needless to say, next to Christmas, Easter is
Germany