I spent last week without access to a computer - my employer sent me to a training week in Freiburg.
Die Unterbringung ist provisorisch, in einer früheren Polizeischule, bis das neue Schulungszentrum gebaut wird.
They are building a new training centre. Meanwhile, it's all a bit make-shift in an ex police academy.
This is were I lived that week - my window is far right in the middle floor, second from right.
The area had some nice views, too.
To have at least one family member with me, I brought Mortimer. He's looking out of the window early in the morning, it's just dawning.
Mami? Warum stecken die Flaschen in Socken?
Das sind nasse Socken. Ich hab keinen Kühlschrank. So bleiben die Getränke halbwegs kühl.
The first days were scorching hot.
Mummy? Why are the bottles wearing socks?
These are wet socks. I don't have a fridge, so I keep water and coke cool that way.
Now it's bright day. Should I get out and play basketball? But it's much too hot - and I didn't bring a ball.
But that's a great find on the shelf! A fat book!
You just go and hear some tax law, Mum. I have this book. It's about knights and kings! Please don't disturb...
I bet Mortimer was good company while you were away from home. He looks pretty independent but also good to have around. He must have made the time go by quickly. I hope the course was good, too.
AntwortenLöschenThe course was useful, but also a challenge - very much to learn for one week! I was glad to have Mortimer as company in the evenings, and it was good he could find something to do on his own.
LöschenIt's good Mortimer went along to keep you company while you attended your course.
AntwortenLöschenMortimer looks like the type of lad who can enjoy a good book while awaiting your return.
I hope you enjoyed your course as much as Mortimer appears to be enjoying the book! :)
Well, Mortimer's book probably was more fun than lessons on agricultural tax law. But I mustn't moan, my course was interesting too!
LöschenWork training days! Been there, done that! Not very enjoyable, but I hope it was worth the while. Mortimer must have been great company for you. He looks like a good lad who won't get up to mischief when you're not around :) x
AntwortenLöschenThe upside was, I met some very nice people there. And no housework for me, but three meals a day in a canteen was almost like a holiday... Freiburg is a pretty town, only it was so hot the first three days I preferred staying in my (not much) cooler room to sight seeing after work.
LöschenIt's always nice to have a dolly family member with us when we're away from home, isn't it? I never leave home for a trip without someone with me.
AntwortenLöschenIt sounds like Mortimer was good to have around, even though it was hot. And what a great idea to use wet socks to keep your drinks cold, does it work well?
Hugs x