The birthday party was a great success, even though it was the first rainy day in weeks, but under the train roofs we had a good place to sit with a nice group of people. I had asked for rock garden plants and people sure brought them. So to keep them healthy I planted them in the side garden, so there would not be to much care for them during our vacation.
Another thing on the checklist was the annual test for the car, since the deadline would be half way our vacation I took care of it before the vacation. It turned out one of the test stations is literally at the end of the street, so when I was waiting in line I could walk home and get some stuff. When it was my turn the car was inspected and apart from a few minor problems, like a few small lights it was ok. Turned out I could fix them later and the car was good to go for another year. Way more pragmatic as in the Netherlands.
In the 17th we’ll leave for France, so the next update is after we come back. My dad will come over to help out. We are planning to work on the living room and kitchen.
I was spoiled this year 
Car at the annual test 
Some of the planted succulents
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