Fine, you can walk to Croatia
This week is better than last week. Last week Adam’s babysitter had the nerve to go on holiday, so Magda was with both boys all day, every day. THAT’S A LOT OF BOYS. Our babysitter, last heard from when she was giving Adam handmade kitties, never fails to send him a postcard when she’s away:
Note the dolphin, mocking man and his works. Here’s the message:
Čao, čao, how are you? We [two] with Bojan miss [two] you and wish [two] you could be with us and see the dolphins that swim really close to us. Be good and we[two]‘ll see you soon. Nice hellos also to your Mama, Papa, and Alek.
Kisses, Rada and Bojan
Bloody dual.
Before leaving, Nanny Rada impressed Magda with how idyllic their Dalmatian island sounded, and before I knew what was happening we were booking a cabin on an overnight ferry which will whisk us down the Adriatic at the end of August. In Slovenia it is something of a national requirement to spend a few weeks each summer on the Croatian coast, but somehow we have managed to shirk this duty until now. We’re pretty excited about it.
Well, all of us except Adam:
Adam, we’re going to go on a BOAT RIDE. We’re going to drive the car onto the boat, and eat supper on the boat, and sleep on the boat! Mama and Papa and Adam and Alek, all on the boat!
Adam boat no.
It’s going to be a long walk for him.
Poor Adam. Why must he be so contrary? And ferries are so fun. He’ll love it despite himself. Probably.
Comment by Jane — Tuesday 19 June 07 @ 16.11 MDT+2.00
I’ve never seen someone write sideways on a postcard like that.
That dolphin does have a smirk I’d like to wipe off his face. Blowhole.
Comment by Erik R. — Tuesday 19 June 07 @ 16.19 MDT+2.00
How does jealousy and envy come across the Internet wires to you in Slovenia? What flag is associated with pining away?
May August come quickly to you and then last for a few months. Korcula is breathtaking.
Comment by DarkoV — Tuesday 19 June 07 @ 17.28 MDT+2.00
Ah, Korcula…sigh…if you’d like to leave Adam behind, I’ll happily fill his berth on the boat. I promise no whining! ;-)
Comment by gwynne — Thursday 21 June 07 @ 00.37 MDT+2.00