Finishing the week well

It's Friday and we have just come home from Centrepoint. They had a book/video sale on and whilst we were there about 70 people came through. It was truly amazing. So lots of talking, catching up, eating and laughter. One of my friends said she wanted to talk to us about exactly what we are doing here, so opportunities are happening and we are very excited.

We've both had a great week. Monday we had a good hike and just missed the rain. I had a lovely bath and then got ready to go back into Basel.

Roger met with Stefan (German) and Rick (US) to talk about The Arts. A fantastic meeting for Rog and such an encouragement. http://crescendoarts.weebly.com/

We then went into Basel to the movies with some Aussie friends. This is the first time we have been to the movies in Basel since we have been here. We saw "The other Bolelyn Girl". Glad I didn't live in those days!! We then had a quick meal in a funky Asian place called Lily's!

Tuesday we were both having to catch up on administration. Rog was rather busy all morning then caught the train into Basel for Choir practise and afterwards to meet up with Bernhard.

I had a Brainstorming afternoon at Centrepoint, which was a great time to share ideas. I have been asked to go on the internal PR team for Centrepoint!

Wednesday we were trying to get ready for the Mosaic Gathering in the evening. Roger was busy putting a booklet together.

Roger went into German conversation on Thursday then (on his bike) looked at a few venue's for our future Nooma Nights which we would like to happen soon. He was able to have lunch with Fritz sitting on the stone fence on the Rhein. They needed their coats on, but the sun was trying to shine!

Thursday evening we were both going to English conversation in Schopfheim, but I just couldn't rally so Rog went on his own and got home very late! He said it was a great time.

Tonight is my Girl's Night for English chatting and there will be 9 of us. I made the Lasagne yesterday so it should be very yummy.

Schopfheim from one of the surrounding hills. We will be up here

with our hiking group on Monday.

Friday / Saturday activities

Gaynor had a lovely Saturday afternoon with some of her German friends watching Pride & Prejudice. It was a bit of a challenge at times, but well worth it.

Friday at 5pm we met at Galerie Weibel to say goodbye to the Galerie. We then walked to Fritz's new Business in the heart of Basel - Trade.ch - for drinks and nibbles and to see his beautiful new offices. It was a great time spent together. Afterwards we went to Bernhard and Lorraine's for soup and great company.

What we've been up to ! ! !

The last few weeks have been busy for us. Sorry we have not been keeping you up to date. I usually like to write something Sunday night but last Sunday night Bernhard and Lorraine were still here. They came for one of Roger's roast dinners at 12.30pm and because we enjoy their company so much we went for a walk, had arvo tea, played Zug um Zug then decided to have soup together. Before we knew it, it was 10pm!! They're such great friends and we relax very easily with them.

Last Tuesday after Roger's Choir Practise we caught the train to Zurich. Derek Webster and team were beginning Nooma Nights at one of the local Starbucks. We wanted to go along to see how it worked and participate of course. There were 11 altogether (2 groups - 1 English and 1 German). Our train timetable doesn't necessarily work out, especially after 8pm. We didn't get home until 11.30pm so were rather tired the next day but had too much to do to relax!

Thursday I had 2 ladies come to lunch and we had a wonderful time together. They are sisters from the US. One is living in Basel for 3 years and has been here about 10 months. Her sister was visiting.

Friday was a great morning at Centrepoint. We seem to be getting heaps of new people and especially people from Aust/NZ. We are in the middle of organizing a get together for Aust/NZ for Anzac Day. We will go to an English Pub in Basel, probably for Fish and Chips!!