Three Hungry Swimmers

Sophie and I met with some friends from our English-speaking playgroup to go swimming at Duesselstrand today. This place offers numerous pools, slides and all kinds of other fun distractions for small and big kids. 

After a good hour and a half of play, everyone was hungry for lunch.

We all went to a nearby Italian family restaurant. 

Here is a picture of Hugo, Sophie and Bo coloring while waiting for their pasta and pizza.

Trick or Treat

Today, the day after Halloween, is a holiday in Germany (surprise!) - All Saints Day. For us that is another day with everything closed. We were happy to see that some English-speaking parents had organized a little trick or treat get together at a park. Too bad it started raining just as we exited the subway. 

 We moved the candy hunt under the trees which provided some shelter. Sophie was dressed up as Belle today.

 But after some time, we were all ready for some hot chocolate or coffee to warm up.

 Somebody knew of a wonderful, kid-friendly, cafe nearby that specializes in home-made chocolates, cakes and ice cream. 

Bo and Sophie are enjoying their kids ice creams.

The big attraction was a brand new baby. 

Despite the rain, it was a fun afternoon with fun people.