On Sunday we travelled from Copenhagen to Rostock, Germany to stay with Dirk, Maren, Levi, Meno and Ava.
They live really close to the Baltic Sea in an area called Nienhagen.
A large part of the area contains forest. The forest close to their home is often photographed and is called the “ghost forest” which contains oaks and beech trees. The beech trees, in particular, have been shaped by the sea winds, grow mainly on one side and have twisted, snake-like branches, which gives them a ghostly appearance especially in twilight and mist.
On the first night we all went out for dinner to a really yummy Italian restaurant, with a cool playground.
On Monday we went into Rostock city centre. We walked down the pedestrian street to the city square. The streets are cobbled and surrounded by beautiful old buildings.
After lunch we tried to windsurf in the Baltic Sea, the wind and the waves were a little strong, but it was fun, but also a little scary!
On Tuesday we went to the “Strawberry Farm”, which is a massive playground amongst shops selling produce. My favourite thing was the Maizemaze.
In the afternoon we went with Levi and Meno to Sports Group and met heaps of other children and played lots of sports, such as Football and Dodgeball.
Levi and Meno are really cool and we played heaps of games with them. Ava is absolutely gorgeous and so much fun!
Some interesting things that we learnt and experienced staying with Maren, Dirk, Levi, Meno, and Ava are:
School starts at 8.00 (but need to be at School by 7.30) and home at around 2.45!
They have a hot meal at midday.
Even though we could not speak German and Levi and Meno could speak only limited English, we still managed to communicate and have heaps of fun.
The houses are different and windows open to the inside, instead of out like at home.
The currency is the Euro and comes in 1 and 2 cent denominations.
Love Ella
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Comments on: "Lots of Fun in Germany" (4)
Hi Ella Terrific set of photographs again. You look to have really enjoyed being with Dirk’s family and good for your Dad to catch up with him again. What a lot of things you managed to do with your new friends, sports, playgrounds and swimming in the Baltic sea! You would enjoy looking after little Ava too. I liked hearing about the spooky forest. Say hello to A Teri and U Geoff from us won’t you now you are on your way to Formby. Have a lovely time. Lots of love N & G xxx
Hi Ella what a great job you do with all the photos. And a very good write up on all that you have been doing. What a lovely family you have been staying with.
Love from .
p& P
Hello Ella,
We have all been reading your blog and enjoying the photo collages you are making. The part about Legoland was popular with the class, although I personally liked the look of that cruise! There is one week to go now before the school holidays and we are starting our athletics training. For the last 3 weeks there has been a teacher taking us for Spanish lessons and that will continue next term. The lessons are muy bien(very good). Say HI to Mum, Dad and Alex and continue safely with your exciting travels.
Mrs Foote
Hi Ella and Family,wi follow your Blog and it’s great to see you. Wales is a historical Area,you and. Alex looks verry happy. Enjoy your Holiday .