Xmas with the collegues

Friday was a day of Xmas meetings at ver.di. In the afternoon, Kurt and I were surprised by our "boss" Hartmut with a short speech thanking us for all the work we had done this last year and being the nice collegues we sure are. We both got a lovely book, and Hanne was given a klezmer cd. What a sweet surprise!
We felt a bit sad though, since we had not known before, and had no chance to give each other presents as well. And it was the last day of all of us working together this year! Let's see how I can make up for it...
In the evening, all of us working at ver.di with Frank Bsirske, our general secretary, had been invited to a wonderful concert in the Köpenick castle church, and a delicious dinner in the cosy castle cafe, with beautiful cuisine. Just to thank us for last year's efforts, and to wish us happy holidays with family and friends, away from ver.di.
I sat at his table, and told him about my travel adventures last year, and how I miss it and making friends all over the world. Even though I really love my new job. But with a sick cat travelling can't be done easily. Thursday we'll give it a try and go back home to Stutgart. Looking forward to Xmas with the family! :)