My new addiction

While in the German countryside I became a Sudoku lover.  I don't know how I did not get into this craze when it first came out.  So, when I am not trying to learn German, or when trying to avoid learning, I am doing a Sudoku puzzle.  

Speaking of learning German, one of the best things about the week at Carsten's mom's place was being able to communicate with her, if only a little bit.  She helped me practice some words and I was better able to understand things that she said/asked.  Plus, I could answer her some.  I still have a log way to go, but it was nice to feel as though I have made some progress.