Sunday, June 22, 2008

Munich

We're in Munich and it's really cool. I came here first in 1989 with Dave Gewant during our backpacking escapade through Europe. Then I was here with Bob Nowak last year, en route to India. Now here with the family. In each situation I have seen the Glockenspiel. It's awesome to reflect on these long periods of time between visits to the same place.



Some details.... and fyi, some pictures are from the last day in Hyderabad.



^ Aidan really enjoys friendships. He and a bunch of kids went to a video arcade after the last day of school. I thought this was a brilliant picture, great smile.



^ Tara got mahendi done on her hands before we left. Akbar's sisters came over and did it. It ended up being a women gathering in the living room. For the uninitiated, it is henna. And for those who will see us soon, you'll see this first hand.



^ Liam on the top of St. Peter's church in downtown Munich.



^ A view from the top of this same church. I kept looking out the window and whispering, "You've won, Charlie! You've passed the test! The chocolate factory is yours!"



^ Aidan feeling the stir of his half-Catholic heritage.



^ Now, remember..... we just spent the year in Hyderabad. And despite the fact we had the time of our lives, we never saw a guy with a baby grand piano on the streets. Europe is just great.



^ Tara at the top of St. Peter's church. Beautiful.




^ The family at the Hofbrau House. Jonah fell asleep, so we had an empty beer glass and had a laugh!