More photos from the recent trip to Berlin. It was ace.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
A mural in the old eastern part of the city
"Human determination can achieve anything. This house used to be in a different country"
On Sunday morning we went to the Berlin Wall open-air museum at Bernauer Strasse
They have laid grass along a former section of the wall, and there are lots of displays and information boards all about the history of the wall - it is really interesting.
Outside the gates of the flea market at Mauerpark
We went to the HUGE flea market at Mauerpark before I had to head home on Sunday afternoon. It had hundreds of stalls and I could pick up some presents for my girls. I had a brilliant time in Berlin - thanks to Matilda for being such an ace hostess and tour guide!
Friday, 26 August 2011
A wonderful day out at Battersea Park Children's Zoo
On August 14th, we went up to London and had a day out at Battersea Park Children's Zoo. It was utterly brilliant. The place was perfect for young kids. Loads of animals to see, but in quite a small area; lots of other things to play on (climbing frames, sandpit etc), picnic areas, you name it - We would recommend it to anyone - best place we have been in ages.
The birthday wall
Children who have birthday parties at the zoo get their name painted on a multi-coloured birthday wall. Kezia was delighted to see that there was a Kezia and an Isabel next to each other!
Kezia & Daddy manning the fire engine
As well as all the animals, there were all sorts of things to clamber on and play in - it was great.
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Berlin - the footy photos
Tristan spent last weekend visiting Matilda in Berlin. There are loads of touristy photos to come, but to start with here are the ones taken at the football match we went to. We went to watch Union Berlin v Bochum. It was great; nice ground, great atmosphere, and Union came from 1-0 down to secure a well-deserved 2-1 win. Ace!
An arty map
Last week Kezia decided she would like to do an arty map of somewhere in the world. She chose America, so Daddy drew a rough outline and then Kezia did the rest.
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Cousins' get-together
Pam, Sam and her boys came to see Grandma & Grandad's new house recently, so the cousins could all get together as well. Here they all are with Norman. (Clockwise: Harry, Bekah, George, James & Kezia)