GERMANY | Monday, 24 Oct 2011 | Views [690]
Simon had to
go to work today – poor thing! Maren had a day off so enjoyed a slow start
before taking us out to show us Hamburg.
The day had
dawned sunny but by the time we were out in it the grey and wind had won out.
Still Hamburg ... Read more >
GERMANY | Sunday, 23 Oct 2011 | Views [607]
Today was
pretty much a driving day after a tasty and relaxed breakfast with Hans and Uta.
Apart from the drama of the World Cup final of course! Bray found an online
stream and had it going on the side quietly during brekkie.... Read more >
GERMANY | Saturday, 22 Oct 2011 | Views [601]
We had
breakfast as a ‘whole family’ today – Hans was home. It was very festive and
even the boiled eggs had ‘hats’ on to keep them warm – some with cute bunny
ears and others brightly coloured pointy elf hats. It was a leisurely occasion ... Read more >
GERMANY | Friday, 21 Oct 2011 | Views [605]
White
sausages, bretzel and wheat beer for breakfast at 11am. To get to it we enjoyed
a walk past Simon’s old kindergarten, dance classes, the town hall and various
Pfaffenhofen landmarks including the ‘geyser’. Though this food and drink ... Read more >
GERMANY | Thursday, 20 Oct 2011 | Views [512]
First day in
Pfaffenhofen began with another fantastic breakfast (courtesy of Uta – Simon’s
Mum). This road trip is determined to make us put on all the weight we lost in
Asia and the beginning of Europe! Hans (Simon’s Dad) lent us his ... Read more >
GERMANY | Wednesday, 19 Oct 2011 | Views [692]
After an
early breakfast and cleaning up the flat we hit the road toward Pfaffenhofen.
Grey and cold today but we still had fun!
A brief
bun-stop en route with all of us heading into the forest to go to the loo –
Roni managed ... Read more >
GERMANY | Tuesday, 18 Oct 2011 | Views [628]
Roni
ventured out this chilly morning to find breakfast breads (the usual bretzel
& buns) – so cold she had to wear shoes AND long sleeves, unheard of!
After a
leisurely brekkie and some internet research of today’s route we ... Read more >
GERMANY | Monday, 17 Oct 2011 | Views [596]
Today was
definitely a lazy day. Fog ruled this morning so we lazed around reading books,
on the computer, sleeping and basically taking it easy until a lat breakfast
around noon.
Eventually
the sun won out around 2pm and we walked ... Read more >
GERMANY | Sunday, 16 Oct 2011 | Views [697]
This morning
we were all packed up and at Sonya & Tarsten’s place for a Fritsche family
breakfast at 0930. Delicious food & coffee, fun with the kids, good chat
with the adults, neighbour popped over with his black lab cross puppy ... Read more >
GERMANY | Saturday, 15 Oct 2011 | Views [651]
Another beautiful clear and crisp morning in Schwabisch Alp. After a leisurely breakfast around 10am we four headed into Tübingen after picking up some bretzel for later.
First mission was to find a carpark – success! Then we wandered into the old ... Read more >
GERMANY | Friday, 14 Oct 2011 | Views [596]
This morning
was BEAUTIFUL. We woke to crystal clear skies and a stunning view of the alps
& plateaus in the sunshine. After our grey arrival yesterday it was
amazing. Outside our door was a plate with fresh muffins and a little morning
note ... Read more >
GERMANY | Thursday, 13 Oct 2011 | Views [1308]
This morning
Roni was up early and Frau Uhde dug out a book in English for her to read – so
lovely! A relatively slow start before we met at the breakfast table. Once
seated all four of us (Simon, Maren, Bray & Roni) were a bit overwhelmed
with ... Read more >
GERMANY | Wednesday, 12 Oct 2011 | Views [468]
This morning
the boys (Bray & Simon) were slow to rise but managed to rouse themselves
in time for breakfast with Julia before she headed to work around noon. It was
delicious and great to have a little more time with her before we ... Read more >
GERMANY | Tuesday, 11 Oct 2011 | Views [477]
Last day in
Darmstad :-(
Roni was up
earlyish to say goodbye to Liz before she headed to work. We got clean, packed
up and headed around the road to the other flat for brekkie. Simon’s auntie
Jenny joined us and Steffi brought ... Read more >
GERMANY | Monday, 10 Oct 2011 | Views [469]
This morning
we finally got to meet Liz (also studied at Uni with Simon) – the second half
of the flat we have been sleeping in for two nights now! She has been in Berlin
and travelling all over the show but only returned late-ish yesterday.... Read more >
GERMANY | Sunday, 9 Oct 2011 | Views [392]
Today dawned
sunny with a nippy little breeze. We eventually rose and returned to the
‘communal flat’ for a tasty shared brekkie of buns with toppings – augmented
with a delicious omelette type thing courtesy of Simon Friday. Time to clean ... Read more >
GERMANY | Saturday, 8 Oct 2011 | Views [394]
This morning
dawned with some welcome sunshine. While we consumed a relaxed breakfast of
buns and tasty toppings we got a BIG surprise...
Simon and
Maren started to unzip their hoodies in a co-ordinated fashion partway through
the ... Read more >
GERMANY | Friday, 7 Oct 2011 | Views [346] | Comments [1]
Another good
day. Roni was awake early today for a catch up skype with Randles – yay – and even
Brayden was up before 10am!
Simon and
Maren headed off for their last day of work for two weeks and we had brekkie
before beginning ... Read more >
GERMANY | Thursday, 6 Oct 2011 | Views [452]
A slow start
to the day, and made even slower with Bray sleeping in till 11am. Roni made use
of her morning by learning more about Maren as she had a later start to her working
day today. The view from the flat also let Roni watch many ... Read more >
GERMANY | Wednesday, 5 Oct 2011 | Views [390]
This morning
was photo transfer time (so Jeanine has copies of the Netherlands pics) after a
coffee and helping Dino and Jeanine get out the door for school & work.
Packing our
massive packs was the next goal. What a mish! ... Read more >
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