After sleeping longer than I had planned I got up and enjoyed doing some puzzles (yes, Carolyn, I’ve so far not managed to skip them even though I said I might!). We had coffee and croissants, and Greg and Jan had things to do, so we got ready to walk back to the Altstadt just to wander.

We then went back to a place we’ve eaten at and enjoyed before. I had some tasty duck and Dan had a veggie dish. It was more food than I could handle, but that seems to be fairly typical for me. But both of our meals were delicious.

From there we went back to the house. We both napped a short time — I’m sort of the Queen of Naps, so I’m always happy to snooze for about 30 minutes, and I guess that might make Dan the King of Naps although he is less likely to do this when at home. So maybe he’s not quite as royal as I am. Hmm.

Dinner was a lovely pumpkin soup Greg made. We certainly needed no more than that after our large lunch. Then Greg and Jan headed off to Mannheim for a concert and we walked back to the Altstadt and just enjoyed a stroll in the 36° or so weather. And no, I wasn’t cold: it’s so nice to have appropriate warm clothes and finally be here when we don’t worry about being too warm! After so many summer trips being here this time of year is really delightful.

Now we are back at the house, and I’m hoping we manage to hit the hay at a normal time for where we are. I think we have had very little jet lag this trip, really. I’m happy with that!