Playing the Ponies in Cologne

For Kevin and I, Sunday was a day at the horse races in Cologne. The Galopprenbahn Köln-Weidenpesch, the cities racetrack, is open from March through November with races taking place once or twice per month. Admission is 5 Euros per person — more to sit in the grand stands, less for kids — and all of yesterday's proceeds where donated to a charity that helps orphaned children in Cologne.

Thankfully for us, we attended the event with German friends. Without them I don't know how Kevin and I would have puzzled our way through placing a bet. And really, what fun is going to the races if you don't put some money on the line.

Though none of us hit it big, both couples came out ahead for the day. In my book, that's a very successful afternoon.