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Saying goodbye to Germany today. It's been five weeks of wonderful times with family, friends, and lots of yummy food. We are returning to CA today with slightly heavy hearts, but also excited to see what's around the corner. Looking forward to seeing all you Bay Area folks soon! ❤️ (at Black Forest)

Finally Niki gets the snow he's been waiting for. (at Feldberg (1.450 m))

It's too warm for snow this winter even in the Alps. But that does not stop me from skiing! (at Kitzbühel - Tirol)

Beautiful winter night in Wiesbaden. (at Market Church)

Winter brings authentic and still popular German fare to the fore of daily life here. And yes, those are plastic grapes.

Weihnacht in Germany means pyramids, arches and wreaths all bedecked with candles glowing in expectation of the coming king.

Wir sind jetzt in Deutschland!! This was our first visit to the Weihnachtsmarkt. So much to see & taste! Lecker! (at Römer)

Bye bye, Australia!! We loved your beaches, your sun, your rain, forests and food. Heading back to Deutschland with sandy feet & healthy tans. We'll be back again one day to explore the many things we couldn't get to this time. (at Arakwal National Park)

Australia's version of a Christmas Tree. (at Coogee Beach, Coogee)

It's "extreme weather" season on Australia's east coast and we've seen plenty of it. (at Byron Bay Beach, Byron Bay, NSW)

Felt like we had the beach to ourselves today. (at The Pass Surfing Point Byron Bay)

Australia's beautiful flame trees are in full bloom. (at Airlie Beach)

Enjoying a sailing trip around the Whitsunday Islands - a wedding gift from some of the Hoffeimers. Turquoise waters in every direction. Ahhhh (at Whitsunday Islands National Park)

We got scuba certified in this water. See the fish? #nofilternecessary (at Mantaray Bay, Whitsundays)

The beautiful Lodhi Garden in Delhi really feels like how I imagined India to feel... Leafy and peaceful, all kinds of birds, and a sense of mystery in the air. Perhaps from the haze which somehow creates a very different ambiance inside the garden than out on the streets. (at Lodi Gardens)

We left Nepal & spent a few crazy days in India. Here's a slightly different view of the Taj Mahal.

Bye bye Nepal. It was a pleasure to meet you. You are beautiful, welcoming and resilient. I will make sure to introduce you to my friends who will love you as well. Best of luck in the future and I'm sure we'll meet again. #bye #nepalrises #nepal #seeyouagain (at Lakeside at Pokhara, Nepal)