In which we go on a mini-vacation to the homeland and beyond.

Once upon a time in May, a lovely friend came from out of the past to check out the person I had become (and to experience schnitzel). We went on many adventures during her stay, some near and some far. One such adventure took us across the Big Blue to the Great American West, to snow-capped Scandanavian landscapes, throughout the Deutschland, and down (or up, rather) to the bumpy heights of Switzerland and Austria. All within about three hours and all without leaving Hamburg, of course. So. Without further ado, I give you some of my favorite miniature moments from a miniature wonderland:

(This one's fer you, ma.)

 This lovely sky greeted us upon our return to normal-sized Hamburg. I love this city. Huzzah.