14. January 2008

Winter wonderland

Category: Amanda by Amanda
A view of the Alps for a gondola

Sorry I haven't updated my blog in so long, but by the time you're finished reading this, you'll know why. My parents came over to Europe to spend the holidays with their favorite daughter… okay, their only daughter, but that...

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03. January 2008

Au Pair in Germany: Learning the ropes

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The view from Amanda's window

Hello again and greetings from Germany! I have made it safe and sound to my destination of a wonderful home in Ratingen, Germany. It's a small city just North-East of Düsseldorf. I almost can't believe I'm actually here!! After...

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13. November 2007

Preparing for my year as an Au Pair

Category: Amanda by Amanda Ross
suitcase by flickr user Garrulus

Hi there! Thanks for clicking on my Blog! My name is Amanda, and I am preparing to depart Los Angeles, California for Düsseldorf, Germany for a year. I will be working there as an Au Pair for a family with two kids. I have so...

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