mmm pie

Hello folks! Chad had a full day of class today, and then went to the opera, so I'm taking over for the week! Chad will have to tell you about the opera next week since I wasn't actually involved in this one! We are currently in different cities, but he'll be coming back to Frankfurt again on Thursday. I love having him in Germany!

Rehearsals for Giulio Cesare are wrapping up here in Frankfurt, and I'm very excited to put this show on its feet! The cast and team have been wonderful to work with, which always makes a show even more fun. I have six costumes in the show, and they're in quite a different style than perhaps the most famous Cleopatra, portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor, but they're beautiful nonetheless! We should be able to share some pictures next week, since the show opens this Sunday.

This past Sunday I had the whole day off, and Chad and I were able to enjoy the company of many of our good friends here in Frankfurt. Since Germans don't celebrate Thanksgiving (the nerve!) we had a postponed feast, which was hosted by our friends Peter and Jerrode Marsh and their children Vanessa and Christoph, who all faithfully cook up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner every year. It's always a wonderful time, and we're so thankful to have such a great group of friends over here. Of course we stuffed ourselves until we were painfully full, so everything felt right with the world.

The Christmas markets have opened up this week, and I can't wait for my first visit. I'm also very excited to check out the scene in Hamburg this year! We'll see how it compares to Frankfurt. It'll be hard to sample all the hot spiced wine and treats, but somebody has to do it! I think I'm up to the task.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, filled with family and friends! And pie. Lots of pie. 'Til next week!