Dinner with Marx and Lenin

We sat in the garden yesterday afternoon, talked, listened to music and the birds singing. There was a hummingbird who flew close to the rock fountain to catch the spray off the water. It was just feet from us. Then, we climbed into clothes appropriate for the city, picked Rick and Natalie up in our little car and headed north.

With the coastal weekend traffic, it was rather a miracle that we arrive to the East German Restaurant with two minutes to spare. Marx and Lenin gazed down on us sitting at kitchen tables. Very utilitarian. The sign on the door when entering was in three languages: You are now leaving the American Sector. But, the food was fantastic.

The dinner was a late birthday celebration for Natalie. She was in Germany for years when she was younger because her dad was in the military and Rick is German. They know their German food! They had the Weinersnitchel, as did Michael, and I had cabbage soup. It was fantastic. It was served in a light tomato broth, with pieces of pickles and a few tiny pieces of salami. I also had a side of sauerkraut. Rick and Natalie loved it and said they would recommend it to other German friends.

We were in bed by 8:00! I feel so much better today but will still need another good night of sleep to get caught up from the weekend.

Today, I am going to the other rehab then mom has an eye doctor appointment later in the morning. Summer has come just for a day as the weather will be in the mid-80s before it all cools down tomorrow and the rest of the week.