I hadn't forgot half term it just seems kids quiet considering it is half term. Then again I don't suppose anyone except teachers and lollipop ladies would go at half term time unless they had kids. Or would they ?
a lot of the kid's have half term the week before you (hence our holiday the week before yours!), but I think most of europe has the same half term as you!
Where're you staying Dave? my seven year old is going to kindergarten, she's got a potential mate lined up (via this board) and is convinced it'll be fine on the friends front!