Siebenschlaefertag

Today, June 27, is a special traditional day here in Germany. It is named after a hibernating door mouse. The saying goes that whatever the weather is like on this day, it will be the same for seven more weeks (obvious parallels with Groundhog Day in the states). It was rainy today, which is a good thing, the plants are very stressed here from lack of water. It has not rained much at all this summer and this is supposed to be one of the wettest parts of Europe!