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HOW COULD WE FORGET THE ICE CREAM (and other wanderings)



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Two things are happening as Sam gets older: his shadow is growing, and he is
noticing it. These are really profound changes, and watching them happen is exhilirating.

The best way to do this, in my opinion, is to wander. And so we all tried to wander often while we were in Zagreb. Here's one of those wanders:

The perfect place to start was the the ice cream parlor. The ice cream in Zagreb is simply the best. I've had nothing like it in this country. Cold, creamy, with a remarkable variety of flavors.

When we were back out on the sidewalk, Sam managed to get hold of my hat, as we continued the wander:


(click to see this goofy kid in the goofy hat explode off your screen)

One of the de riguer parts of wandering in European cities is the visit to the local cathedral. Not sure why, exactly. Maybe because it's simply big and old. Unless I was a practicing Catholic, and could appreciate it in that context, I just feel like a stupid tourist. I like the fountains out front a lot better, particularly when a small boy is ready to pounce. And then does:



After the cathedral, the wandering returned in earnest. Sam chose a nice mode of transport.

We ended the stroll with one of those things that are near and dear to grandparents heart: buying the kid a bike. And one for the Mom as well.

Sometimes you just don't know where your steps are gonna take you.


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