Originally posted by Brooke in Belgium*:
How far are you from Garmisch? I may be there in Feb.

Brooke
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm near Vienna, Garmisch is about 5 1/2 hours drive.

Kara, I know you don't have palaces, we've got quite a few and you get used to them. I really do love the NE houses with the porches and sash windows. They look so romantic and inviting.

I'll keep you all posted on my NE trip plans and look forward to meeting you.

And before I forget, update on Kamilla and Kirsten: She loves her a lot and has told me already which dresses she would like next. Today she even found new use for the school dress shawl, she used it as a kerchief. My niece has a play area underneath her bed, which is called her cozy corner, sort like a den, this is where she loves to snuggle up and read, and she also keeps Kirsten's bed and trunk there now.