Danube water levels

The city re-planted some new trees in the neighbourhood. They are to replace trees destroyed in the ice storm 2 years ago. They wrapped these irrigation bags around the new trees. Apparently they are topped up with water to get the new trees started.

I was at the gym a few weeks ago and met an acquaintance.  I asked her if she had booked her European river cruise that she had been planning.  She said she had, but was concerned about the currently receding water levels on the Danube river.  Apparently they are so low that the cruise ships cannot sail.  They are in fact transporting people from port to port by bus!  I told her not to worry and that it  should be okay by spring next year when she is travelling.  This conversation took place before the Paris attacks.  Hmm.

On Sprout Bagels

I had this post ready to go but I just wanted to send prayers to Paris, shock and horror at the incomprehensible terrorist attacks.

I mentioned having a sprout bagel a couple of days ago and there was curiosity on what these might be.  They are a new product from Panera bread.  Here is a good article explaining more about them, it says Panera uses sprouted grains from rye, spelt and rolled oats in this particular creation.  It results in a bagel with more protein, less starch and calories.  We are talking about whole grain goodness!  Husband M is going to switch to having these instead of a croissant.