Monday, December 19, 2005

CONVERSATIONS

After breakfast, my sister-in-law and I had the best conversation! It was so great to sit down and talk. Beat the mess out of any sightseeing we've done so far. You just can't top quality time with family. Ellen had her big presentation today: a long speech on Somalia, complete with slides, food, and artifacts. She's been practicing for a long time. So when she came in afterschool, we were dying to know the report. A+...Way to go, Ellen!

David went over to a friends house to play, and Ellen and Annette went to an orthodontist appointment, leaving Dan and me free to take a short trip to Luneburg. Their Chrismtas Market was much smaller than yesterday's, but the city is so old-fashioned, and it is a short drive. I enjoyed listening to Dan in the car and while he gave me a tour of the city. He sure knows a lot about German history and geography! On the way back, we picked up David. When we arrived home, Ellen told us that her principal had called to congratulate her on doing such a good job on her speech. Good news gets around fast!

Farewell, Luneburg...

A favorite parkbench...

The city washed in shadows...

The dramatic cathedral...

Like stepping into Narnia...

Looks inviting, but supper is waiting back home...

A restaurant's back courtyard...

Window shopping...

Another view of the Luneburg market...

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Dramatic lighting...

A romantic alley...

The streets get crowded...

Dusk approaches...

Every Christmas Market has at least one Nativity...

Luneburg's Rathaus

Luneburg's tiny Christmas Market...

Luneburg...