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Summer in Düsseldorf

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Back in Düsseldorf! We settled back in after our trip. Here's Chiara demonstrating the olive fingers technique. And you can see the view from our living room window of the park right behind our building. We often visit to climb the "mountains" and play in the playground.
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Here's some pictures of Chiara getting out this summer. Most of our really hot weather was in April, but we also had a burst in July. Mostly it was a nice mild temperature. In the second picture here, you can see Chiara looking at a mother duck and her duckling. Chiara loves watching ducks, and mostly she likes to talk to them in their duck language.
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In July they hold one of the biggest funfairs along the Rhine right across the river from the Old Town in Düsseldorf. Of course, Chiara had to go ride some carousels. She even braved some bigger rides this year!
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Final pics from our trip to the US

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Final pictures from our trip in June...

At the end of our trip we were back in Seattle staying with Abuelo and Abuela. We had a nice picnic on the beach, which got moved indoors later when the wind and cold got a bit much. Chiara got to visit downtown Seattle briefly, and also we made a visit to the Everett Children's Museum where Chiara played with the water table. I can highly recommend the Everett Children's Museum, if you're ever in the area!

Chiara and I took a ferry with Abuela. Chiara was most impressed by watching all the cars and trucks driving on and off. And just before we headed back to Düsseldorf, we spent some time with Pam and Paul. Here the hit for Chiara was the cats and their cat play area outside.

It was a good trip, and far too short. There was never enough time with our friends and family. Thanks to everyone who let us stay and visit!
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Chiara rides a bike

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... with training wheels and a little help.

I live in Dusseldorf!

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Chiara explains that she lives in Dusseldorf and has "a lot of fun toys."