Tag Archives: Norderstedt

It’s Sunday, 2. December and it is Tessa’s birthday.  We had a busy morning packing, but managed to get it all done in the allotted time frame, despite, not because of the children I might help. We went over to … Continue reading →

On Saturday afternoon we took the U-Bahn into Hamburg to go to the Christmas Market.  As the shops were still open it was very crowded which Ben struggled with a little, but he really enjoyed the food and Father Christmas…more … Continue reading →

On Thursday afternoon we did go back to the pool, this time with Max also.  I must admit I spend a little bit of time lounging about in the outdoor pool, then heated up in the indoor spa pool and … Continue reading →

Last Sunday was Jana’s birthday and we had a little family get together as she will have her ‘proper’ party in a couple of weeks time. Birgit organised a lovely afternoon tea (well, ‘Kaffee und Kuchen’ actually) at her house … Continue reading →

In Auckland I usually go for a walk in the mornings with my friend and neighbour Prue.  We usually leave at 6:15am and do one round of Cornwall Park.  We have managed to keep it up through most of winter … Continue reading →

Today after school the children and I went to the local bath, which is called Ariba Bad.  Ariba Erlebniss Bad, to be precise.  ‘Erlebniss’ translates to ‘experience’ or even ‘adventure’. For the Kiwis I should add that this is an … Continue reading →

so it’s Sunday morning and Tessa and Nick went down to the baker for fresh rolls and croissants while Ben and I set the table. They got ‘the usual’, we had breakfast and then went for our walk.  THe boys … Continue reading →