Off line for a couple of weeks

Hi Everyone!! Sorry...am going away for a couple of weeks and I'll be offline!! Don't worry, when I get back there will be lots more to tell you all!!! I'm going back to the UK after 6 years!!! Wow...very excited right now!! See you all soon!

Berlin's Lakes- Müggelsee

Wow, today is one of my favourite days to tell you about!!! Berlin in the summer is absolutely GLORIOUS! Really, the weather is lovely and there are so many lovely places to discover! Berlin has thousands of lakes, so after a little research we decided to visit Rübezahl am Müggelsee. It took just over an hour from where we live because we decided to go by bus, this means we can see everything on our way there. Public transportation is fantastic, so where one bus finished we only waited 5 mins for the next bus to pass by. As the bus went on its journey you could see the people getting on the bus who were going to the same place as we were. It was a a fun journey and the kids did really well, because they were excited about what we were going to see. We ourselves didn't really know for sure what we were going to find, but that's part of the excitement!

So we got off the bus and walked down to the lake. It was simply beautiful! The day was 30 degrees, sun shining -just perfect for a day at the lake. There was a fantastic playground for the kids, a lovely 'biergarten', a boat rental and a huge forest to explore. As we usually do with day trips we took our picnic, which was just perfect!

When we got there the boats were all rented, so we decided to go for our picnic first and then try back later for the pedal boat!! Great decision!!!

Walking through the forest to find our picnic spot

We found a great private spot right next to the lake

Dessert...the best part of the picnic

I must say they were very brave hahahaha

When we had finished our picnic we went to get our pedal boat and bonus we got the one with the slide!

the kids loved the slide and did go down a few times!

a little cold, Darling? hahahaha

After an hour of pedaling we headed back to 'land' and then it was time to explore the playground!

Seriously, my kids are like little monkeys..they love climbing!!

The day was simply perfect, so much fun, so many new things to see and do! To top of the day an ice cream-

The whole outing only cost €14- €10 to rent the boat for an hour and €1 for each ice cream! 

There are thousands of more lakes to explore...

EXCITING!

Madame Tussauds- Berlin

Today I'm wrapping up the Merlin Pass (well at least what we have done of it, there are still lots of places included on the pass that we have yet to do!) So- Madame Tussauds!!

It is near the Brandenburg Gate and although it's small it sure is fun!! For those who don't know, but I'm pretty sure everyone does know..it is the wax museum! They are incredibly life like and quite scary! There were a couple of times I wasn't sure who was real and who was a statue! It is very interactive and there are lots of 'set-up' photo opportunities! They really encourage you to take as many photos as possible and the kids (and me and Giulliano) had a great time! The best way to show you about this place is really through the photos- so enjoy!

Mum, is he real? hahaha

Making history, breaking down the wall!

years and years of therapy for these two :P

 

Marilyn Monroe - aka Giugiuba