LAST DAYS IN BERN

We arrived back in Bern from our barge trip somewhat travel worn after braving the early morning traffic on the highway, dodging huge trucks and trying to read road signs to Montpellier Airport where we dropped Di, Ants and Prue in a flurry. On to Nimes where we handed in the car with a sigh of relief and caught the TGV to effortlessly slip through the French countryside in speed and comfort.

Anna and Jan were at the station to meet us and we settled into the easy routine of our life in Bern again. Our last few days were spent visiting our favourite spots, watching Jan and his team trounce the Italian Soccer team (Jan scored 4 out of the 6 goals) and saying good bye to Hendrik and Anna's friends who have been so warm and kind to us during the summer. It has been a beautiful summer - one that we'll always remember and treasure. We have been so privileged to tap into the Roos's life and now can picture the small things that make up their daily routine.

Henrik and Anna in Como

Louisa, Anna and Jan

Anna and her good friends Trix and Simone

The weather changed, the temperature dropped and we left Bern on a grey, sombre afternoon matching our mood - goodbyes are always so painful.