Snow, serious work and skimming

We awoke, not for the first time, to a beautiful snow scene. The setting was our beautiful location just north of Munich. Christian and Sonja, our hosts, arrived and we had a delightful Bavarian breakfast of Pretzl, Weißwurst and sweet mustard. We tucked in (nearly all, Clare obviously not being a major carnivore didn't have this one, Jasper wasn't keen, but myself and Maya tucked in and filled our boots! Following this positive start to the day, Christian set Jasper and Maya to work at clearing the snow. With much enthusiasm off they went and did a good job.

Not content with working hard, we then set off for a good walk investigating the local area under the guidance of Christian and Sonja. We walked around the local lake, saw the river Isar and even saw much evidence of beavers gnawing at trees. We also came across a small brick shed which was placed by the river. It was filled with bits and bobs people had left behind, books, photos, and it was a place where people went to leave behind their worries. I forget the name of the shed, and didn't write it down, but the translation is a place for peace and quite and a place where you deposit your problems so that you don't take them back with you.

I liked that idea, and it seemed well used.

A further stride past more gnawed trees, we saw a clearing, and so we all set to skimming stones. 

Lots of fun was had. So although it was cold, a delightful morning was had. Everyday now we are softening up to accept hospitality and help more easily. Christian and Sonja, like Mathias and Ursula have made it very easy for us. Another real treat of a day!