Beautiful Sunday...

Today is Sunday, we're officially 5 hours ahead of east coast time (vs. 7 as I had thought earlier) since we turned our clocks forward (I think a few weeks before America, right?) last night... Anyway, it's Sunday and the day is coming to an end now as I will soon partake in something I love to do when my husband is off with his brother -- chick flick night. Last time I watched The Reader (which I loved despite that he was only 15, gasp!). Tonight, I'm not so sure but my friends, it will be chick-ish for sure. Funny now that I think of it, I watch a lot more films now since I don't care for television here because it's either German and I don't really like watching American shows like Law & Order dubbed over with the mouths not matching the lips and the English stations we get are British and well, the selection is really not of interest to me. Instead of watching television, I usually pop in a movie. Which I will do in a moment but first let me share my afternoon with you.

A day in the forest, walking, talking, taking photos and exploring all the different varieties of mushrooms (some people were picking them). Here are a few shots to share with you the gorgeous 62 degree sunny weather, which in my opinion, is the perfect Autumn day.

Anyone know what kind of mushroom this is? It looks poison, look at this thing, huh? It creeped me out... I was scared it would put a spell on me. ;) But in all seriousness, I can see why the Brothers Grimm were so inspired by forests in my region, they're so diverse and full of stories...

Police on horseback, only these two were lady cops who looked like they were 16. ;) The forest here is completely safe, so you barely see police presence except for days when there are many people in the forest, like on the weekends... I think it's more for the safety of the people vs. crime.

This is an entrance to our city forest which is the largest natural city forest in the whole of Europe. To say it's gorgeous is an understatement. It's the best forest in a city that I've ever been to, and I like it even more than the forests in New Hampshire - it's just amazing. And no biting bugs, ever! I love the variety of species of fungus that I find here, I saw many others but I wasn't in the photography mood, I felt more introspective and quiet and humbled while walking through the forest... I saw a huge falcon and some doves, and a squirrel too. I think I stayed in the forest for at least 3 hours, it was very peaceful. I love the slow Sundays here, it's the best and I'm so sad that America is still running at 100% on Sundays while we're over here relaxing with our families and staying out of the stores. Gosh, having this day off is magical to me. Really. We wrapped up the day at a lovely Italian cafe sipping on the best hot cocoa with amaretto... A lovely afternoon well spent!