Museum Island

Today's adventures lead us to Museum Island. We didn't have the time to go inside, but the buildings are so beautiful that it's a treat just to explore their gardens and architecture.

Abby loved to run up and down in the gardens. They have little stone pathways so I guess it is allowed. I live by the rule - they can't tell you no if you don't ask.

Abby claims to "love" this merman and spent a rather long time hugging him. He is pretty manly for a statue.

It's fun to revisit different monuments and check out the details I previously missed. At Humbolt University I walked right by (or over) these shinny gold plaques in their lane way that lists important students or professors that were killed during the Holocaust. So many intellectual minds ruined!

I wasn't sure that this big open plaza represented the first time we visit, but it is actually the spot where all the large book burning rallies were held. There is a glass floor in the middle of the plaza -- I totally didn't notice before -- that looks down a long corridor of empty book shelves. Finally a memorial that I understand!

Abby loves to join the tour groups. She's has no fear.

This was from St. Hedwig's Cathedral.

Grandma and Abby have so much energy that they need to run everywhere. It's fun to see them laughing and playing as we stroll about the city. I love to waddle behind and watch.

This is Elizabeth. She is Abby's super cute babysitter. She is such a dream hire and Abby just adores her. She has the cutest South African accent. I love to hear her talk about Africa and it makes me want to go back and visit every time I see her.

We took our "adult time" at a Thai restaurant near my house. It was fun to get away and relax without the kiddo.

Denna, Jeremy and I ate like kings. I was a huge fan of the duck, spring rolls and deep fried bananas. If you come to visit, just know this is where we are taking you :)