The next day in York

We went for a drive to a nearby artificial lake, where we looked for kangaroos, and Simon chased the kids around a Castle, whilst we all fed grass to Shetland ponies. (This was also the first time I ever drove a car on British roads (aside from lessons when I was 17-18), which was pretty exciting on those winding country roads; actually I really enjoyed it). The weather was so nice, we finished the trip with ice cream and a run around the playground. Back at Simon and Angela's house more artworks were produced. I think Bluet learned a lot about drawing from Della because since we got back she has been drawing like crazy - in York she would only draw houses and flowers, then aeroplanes, but now it is houses and flowers and cats and owls and dragons and Mama and Bluet and Peppa and George and Granny and Grandpa pig (not Mummy and Daddy pig, as I mistakenly thought).

Although I know it looks like she is saying 'Dad, I want a pony', I'm pretty sure she isn't

Simon captured Bluet and Della in the castle

Looking for kangaroos

Ilona and Gus sharing toys

I was going to carry on and talk about Gran Helen arriving (later on this day) and then our trip to the seaside, but our internet is being very very slow with the photos, so I will try again tomorrow. Meanwhile today in Zurich we did some shopping for halloween and Ilona's birthday, ate some sushi, went to the supermarket, and all that jazz

Old York

Just over a week ago we went to York to stay with Simon, Angela, Della and Gus, and we were also able to see Uncle Nick, and Gran Helen came up from Cambridge. We packed a lot into a short trip, so here it is in bite-sized chunks. So here is our arrival and first day, which involved some time in the garden, some art, a visit to the allotment and a walk into town where we saw the old castle

I am always amazed that Bluet and Ilona know exactly what to do with an old fashioned phone, seeing as we don't have one at home

Some brass rubbing, quietly, in an old old church

Ilona tries on Nick's shoes. They are a bit big

Lego Art

Sundays in Zurich are sometimes a bit boring as nothing is open. However, on Saturday 2 weeks ago, Bluet noticed a poster at the tram stop for a lego exhibition, which she immediately wanted to go to. We carried on with our journey to get Bluet's haircut and a quick Burger King lunch (it's great for kids!)

Then a quick google check confirmed it was open on Sundays, so me and Bluet took the tram there Sunday lunchtime.  It may have been slightly oversold as 'art' but it was fun nevertheless

Later on, we headed to the park to fly kites, climb and play football