Brrrrrr in Berlin

A&L on the
"boardwalk" by the Dom

As promised, I bundled up the tykes and headed out the door for a long walk. The destination was Museum Island, which I skirted when we visited the Berliner Dom last week. (Which Leah remembered: "We've been in that church, Mommy!)

The little island, located in the Spree River, is a cluster of neo-classical buildings built in the 18th century. They house a vast number of ancient treasures. For example, the Pergamon has an enormous mosaic Babylon gate. Heck, the world's oldest coins are in the Bode. And the whole neighborhood is an architectural work of art, with all the stone and bridges connecting it to the mainland.

The Pergamon

On a side note: Cobblestone streets are not ideal for the World's Heaviest Stroller, though the kiddos enjoyed the way their voices vibrated as they sang songs at the top of their lungs. I'm sure the neighbors love that.

The Bode

The weather is getting colder, more fall-like. It was probably in the 50s today. And very gray, which they tell me is a characteristic of Germany. Gray.

At a toy store, I bought the kids little umbrellas, because I'm an awesome Mom -- and it looked like it could rain at any minute.

We met a 4-year-old in the grocery store this afternoon, named Anna, who told us what umbrella was in German. She's learning English in her kindergarten class and was fascinated by Leah's gabbing.