Blogs from Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany, Europe - page 2

Ever since I knew that I could spend a year in Europe as part of my degree, I'd decided that it was something I wanted to do. All of the courses I applied for involved me spending a year elsewhere, so surely with all this preparation, I would be ready for whatever would be thrown at me. Well 4 years down the line since I started looking at universities, I'm finally doing my year in Europe and was I fully prepared for everything in store? No, to be honest. Last December was when everything actually started. My supervisor emailed the contact at Julius-Maximilians Universitaet Wuerzburg, where I had decided to go, after saying I definitely wanted to do the year in Europe. Not expecting a reply quickly, just within two days, I'd had a reply saying ... read more

Comments questions please read your own one because they are kind of personal. missmolly_98@hotmail.com Missmolly (weird name) well done on getting the main role in Susical Congratulations when do your rehersalls start? :) dexterity@xtra.co.nz Thanks Jo you should probably read my new blog London. By the way when I said about Billy Elliott in London and thanking you I also ment MArk and Paddy. wynne.raymond@xtra.co.nz Thankyou Grandi wandy pandy Im sure looking at those beutiful Mountains in Geraldvagis is as nice as here because the weather is probably no better here the weather is overcast cold or rainy. Molly must of taught you well how to do this cause it could be hard for someone like you, no ... read more

Sunday, October 05, 2008 We have had only spotty internet access because of all the low bridges we have to go under. They have to clear the top deck of everything and lower all the antennas. Since the internet connection to the ship is wireless, we have no connection when the antennas are down. This will go out sometime. The ship is very comfortable and brand new. It entered service April of this year. Almost all cabins have large sliding glass doors that let in lots of air and frame the passing countryside. Forward are the lounge on the top deck and the dining room on the second deck. The sun deck is open the entire length of the boat but is currently not available because of all the low bridges. Everything folds flat so the ... read more

I wasn't really planning on updating until the weekend, but I just had to write this up immediately because it was so awesomely unexpected. So I went into town today to look for a scarf, since as I learned this week, Germany gets cold--very cold, and very fast. Today was actually pretty nice, but Monday-Wednesday were bitter and ugly. Anyway, since I finally had gotten registered and matriculated into the university (that's another story entirely, but one I will spare you for the moment), I have a bus pass that--while is isn't technically valid until October 1st--looks close enough like a valid one that the bus driver nods me on every time. I thank the Italians for uncovering this unbelievably useful flaw in public transportation. Anyway, the bus arrived at my stop, and I descended. I ... read more

Hey travelroos and travelrinas, So I just finished my whirlwind tour of Bavaria with meine Mutter. I guess I owe it to you to describe a bit of what we saw. First stop Munich, or as the locals call it, München. Munich is the self-appointed heart of Bavaria, and likewise, we pulled into the left atrium ruddy with a rich red oxygenated hue. Our modus operandi, which has yet to fail us, is to just walk around and look at things. On this mission, we dropped our stuff off at the hotel and took off zu fuß (on foot) to Marienplatz, a wonderful little walking area with shops and the Munich Rathaus, which is the word for city hall. Unlike the city halls you may see on public access TV in Glendale, AZ, this city hall ... read more