Bouncing & Bribes

Owen Birthing Hayden from a
Rather Disturbing "Caterpillar"

Today we went to Trampolino.  It is a giant play area with trampolines, jumping tents, etc for kids.  It was great fun and we met some school people there.  Eidyn, from Hayden's class & his family; Emily from Owen's class & her family; and Irina from my Slovak class & her family.  The kids jumped for over 2 hours and even the parents had a good time!

After Trampolino, we drove to Devin to eat outside at a restaurant near the river.  After parking, we went in - but it was packed due to the beautiful weather.  Since it was too busy, we went back to the car.  It was a good thing we did because the Policia were out ticketing everyone.  Apparently we were one of about 40 cars that were parked in a pedestrian only zone.  So, they stopped us and took Brian's passport.  When he came back, he said that the maximum fine was 70 euro and then said the minimum was 10 euro.  To which we said, "Now?"  And he replied, "Yes."  So we gave him 10 euro cash, he gave us two little paper stubs that each say 5 euro, and then we left.  Guess they are going to be making some good cash today!  But, really glad that we went back and were able to do our "payment" in person for less!

Click here for more pictures from our Gourmet Gas Station Dinner, Trampolino, etc.