Exploring

Lest you get the idea that European cities are all concrete and brick with asphalt sidewalks and trees only in the parks, this morning Charlotte and I explored the hilly neighborhood to the north of Glen and Betina's place. (By the way, if you want to see a bigger version of any of photo, just click on it.)

With thick green trees, plush grassy lawns and big, luxurious apartment buildings set back from the street, some of these streets remind me of neighborhoods in Southern California.

Charlotte enjoys all the exciting new smells  -- and I appreciated the shade and cooler air.

It's also much hillier, so every street is a major climb.
But it's worth it to enjoy the fresh air and less crowded streets.