Romina has big brown eyes, long hair and an engaging smile. She strokes her T-shirt with both hands: The two sewn-on glittering cherries made of reversible sequins change their color from dark to light red. “I like cherries,” says the nine-year-old, cursing. “But I can’t eat them.” Fruit that cannot be peeled is taboo. Also handmade ice cream. Although the Lemon Romina variety tastes the best. Dirt and bacteria could be in there – and that’s not good for Romina’s new heart.
Munich: Two clinics merge to form the European Children’s Heart Center – Munich
