Carinthia meets Camden/London
Yesterday morning a nice surprise was waiting for me in my inbox. An invitation to a Carinthian Jause (typical Austrian “in-between” meal with smoked ham, smoked sausages, cheese, vegetables, beer, Almdudler, schnapps …). It was a bit short notice as it was for the same evening, but there was nothing that could stop me attending this culinary treat!
At 5 pm on the dot – I did not want to be late – I left the office to rush home and get some Stiegl Bier, Grüner Veltliner (Austrian wine) and of course some salami (smoked sausage), saved for times when that homesickness gets to you. I arrived in Camden perfectly on time, as did 8 other Carinthians. Usually we tend to be late, but not this time! It seems that I was not the only one looking forward to this “Carinthina evening”. While we were enjoying our “Jause”, lots of stories were told, mainly about our homeregion of course. One of the Carinthians told me about his holidays this summer. He decided not to go to another standard beach resort, but to have an adventure holiday in his home region! Where else could you have a week full of adventure – from rafting, to hiking, to climbing, to skydiving and lots more – just within 20 to 25 km? The pictures he showed me on his phone were amazing. Another funny story which I heard was published in an Austrian paper: Carinthians like to try new food, but just to be on the safe side they always bring some of their homegrown goods with them. Wherever they might go. Well, that is more than true. It is strange, somehow, that we Carinthians always manage to find each other, no matter where we are! And it is always good to find a piece of home in London.
original on treasures.austria.info
Yesterday morning a nice surprise was waiting for me in my inbox. An invitation to a Carinthian Jause (typical Austrian “in-between” meal with smoked ham, smoked sausages, cheese, vegetables, beer, Almdudler, schnapps …). It was a bit short notice as it was for the same evening, but there was nothing that could stop me attending this culinary treat!
At 5 pm on the dot – I did not want to be late – I left the office to rush home and get some Stiegl Bier, Grüner Veltliner (Austrian wine) and of course some salami (smoked sausage), saved for times when that homesickness gets to you. I arrived in Camden perfectly on time, as did 8 other Carinthians. Usually we tend to be late, but not this time! It seems that I was not the only one looking forward to this “Carinthina evening”. While we were enjoying our “Jause”, lots of stories were told, mainly about our homeregion of course. One of the Carinthians told me about his holidays this summer. He decided not to go to another standard beach resort, but to have an adventure holiday in his home region! Where else could you have a week full of adventure – from rafting, to hiking, to climbing, to skydiving and lots more – just within 20 to 25 km? The pictures he showed me on his phone were amazing. Another funny story which I heard was published in an Austrian paper: Carinthians like to try new food, but just to be on the safe side they always bring some of their homegrown goods with them. Wherever they might go. Well, that is more than true. It is strange, somehow, that we Carinthians always manage to find each other, no matter where we are! And it is always good to find a piece of home in London.
original on treasures.austria.info
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