
I was in Austria a couple of years ago on a beautiful fall day...The leaves were turning, the sky was blue and although it was warm, there was a bit of autumn in the air. I was sitting in a picturesque garden caf? with my husband and one of his long time friends. My German is poor at best and ordering food and beverage is sometimes a challenge for me, but because we had walked to the caf? and I was extremely thirsty, I told the guys I just wanted some juice to quench my thirst. A flurry of German words sailed over me and I was assured by my husband that the "Sturm" would fit the bill...a little sweet, but with a bit of sparkle ... GREAT!The first mug arrived...it was off white and effervescent, slightly sweet. REALLY, REALLY good! Quite the thirst quencher...I ordered a second one immediately and downed that one almost as quickly as the first. Meanwhile the German conversation is flying way over my head...my husband, his friend and even the waiter were laughing and carrying on...what a lovely afternoon. As I was getting ready to think about a possible third glass I started to
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