More of Germany!!!

Yesterday, we went to the zoo here in Hannover. It was only two subway rides away, very close. I thought it was better than the Toronto zoo. It cost a lot, it was 23 euros per person and Markus was free. Once, I saw it, it was well worth the money. Every part of the zoo had it's own section according the the country the animal came from. So, there was a section on the Yukon, featuring the Polar bear. They had water splashing hard against the rocks, cabins and the biggest burger I have ever eaten. We were able to go inside under ground to see the seals, polar bears and penguins swimming around. I did not see any penguins, they may have been hiding. It was a rainy and cold day anyway. There was Australia, where the ground was painted red, cabins with signs of beer were on the left and right of us as we were walking down the pathway. We were able to go right in the fenced area to walk along side the kangaroos. They were a lot smaller than the ones I saw in Australia. In any case, they had a lot of space to roam around, jump, hop, whatever, their little hearts desired. They also seemed to be more afraid of people than the ones I saw in Australia at Torango zoo, where they would come right up to your feet. Anyway, Markus watched in awe. At one point, Markus was walking and in between steps he would kneel down and bop his head up and down and then we realized that he was copying the birds. It was so funny, we all laughed. My favorite section was India, a building structured like the tajmahall, and a lot of open space for the elephants and monkeys. One monkey had a baby in her arms, it was so cute.

It was Markus's first time at a zoo and I have not been in a very long time. I have never been to the one in Hannover. I was thrilled to see Markus's reaction to all the creatures. When he looked into the glass where the lions were roaming. Markus started to make roaring sounds to copy the lions. We all laughed. He slept well last night.

However, today was more of a relaxing day. I took Markus to the park and then mom and I went to the grocery store. Tom slept. Poor Tom, he has had a headache all day long. He gets headaches quite frequently. I wish I knew what to do to make him feel better. In those moments he just likes to be left alone and no one can come near him. He got irritated by my mother who just would not leave him alone. She just wanted to help, but she can be overwhelming at times. Well, he took aspirin, he ate, he drank coffee and slept most of the day away and nothing seemed to help. After fighting with my mother, bathing Markus we took a walk and he complained that this vacation so far has been awful because he has been sick for most of it. It was hard for me to listen to his complaining. He complains quite often. I can not bring it to his attention because he tries to turn the conversation around and says that I am the one who complains often. I do complain, but when I am sick I do prefer to be left alone, but I will not complain about it or get mad at him for trying. Men can be like children.

It does suck to be him with a headache and for me as well. I want him to feel better. Tomorrow is a new day and we can only see then. It is late at night here and everyone has gone to bed except me who is blogging. I am with my rose wine and typing away anything that comes to my mind. There is so much to tell being in Germany. I can not possible explain all the sights, sounds and smells that surround me and lift my spirits to a new level of relaxation. I guess it is also because I am not working here either.

Tomorrow will be another day of relaxation and just hanging around and on Thursday we are heading to Karlsruhe to visit my mom's aunt and my oma. I am looking forward to it, but I am apprehensive about using my German, which I have not been able to practice at all. My oma is 85, It could be the last time I see her, so I am glad that she will meet her great grandson. He is the light of my life.