Germany Weekend February 09
                      Thanks to a special offer from Ryanair,we were able to make a quick trip to
                         Helen's family in Germany. We had a great time, and saw most of the family
                          during our stay. It was cold, but that didn't stop us from doing anything.
The pictures tell the story:-



Nina and Torsten discuss the political situation



Tim ( or is it Niels ?) keeps an eye on Phillip's drippy drink



Nina speaks, Inge gives her assent!



Sandra is the proud Mum of Phillip



Meanwhile Niels (or is it Tim?) attacks the chocolate cake



Helga and Ilse contemplate yet another cup of Paradiso Tea



Gabi and Michael steel themselves for yet another cream cake



Michael is happy to look after his grandson



Stephan and Uncle Gunther agree that there are no calories in Annegret's special cakes



Helen takes a quick check as to the condition of the inside of her eyelids



Niels (or perhaps Tim) grabs a quick slurp



Our Host and Hostess check the state of the coffee machine



Wow Magic! all the cakes have disappeared!



Old Git braces for another portrait attempt



You what???



Hostess Annegret smiles with relief, that her guests are no longer starving



This is the "Right sort" of snow



This is the pond - now where did I put my skates?

So on Tuesday we had to fly home, the weather didn't affect us much, the plane was a bit late.
We were very grateful to Annegret and Klaus for their super hospitality - as always. We are
hoping to return the compliment very soon.