It's the weekend!

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Well, to be honest, I should have had another posting between this one and the one titled "Ich bin hier!" but apparently something went wrong. Sorry about that. I'll make up for it by having pictures with this one. :-)

I came here with just one suitcase, a backpack and a purse (a large one, mind you). Six months in Europe with just one suitcase! And I'm a girl, to boot! Aren't you impressed? I was asked by a couple of people to take pictures for proof, so here it is!

The city that I'm staying in is Schwäbisch Hall, Germany. It's a very quaint little town, lined with cobble-stone streets, and filled with little shops, cafe's, and bakeries. I haven't had much time to explore it yet, but that's on my list for the weekend. We were given a tour a couple of days ago. It wasn't so much for sight-seeing, as it was for learning where the necessities are: market (grocery store), clothes shop, backeries, banks, etc. I've already been to the market, and Germany has soo many good foods! I'm sure I won't make it through them all, but I'm going to try! :-) My first meal in Schwäbisch was "something"-fleisch mit Spätzle, basically a tender steak with gravy, and Spätzle is a noodle made from a potato-flour base. Delicious!

I've made many friends already and am having a wonderful time! Being here has made me realize that I have much to learn about the German language. It's so different actually using it in everyday life than just in the classroom. Going out into the city and hearing it spoken by the locals is the best. When you're immersed in it, it starts to become second-nature. It's really nice to be around students who are at such different levels, too. The students who are at a higher level really help the lower ones, and the lower are eager to learn. And since the students are from such diverse backgrounds, you learn more than just German from each other. We have students here from China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland, Great Britain, Australia, and many more, I just can't think of them all. It's great!

Well, this afternoon I am going to play fußball, or soccer for my American friends. :-) I think the last time I played fußball was either elementary or middle school, so I don't really remember the rules. I guess I'll learn!

Tschus!

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Photos

Me
Here I am before I left the USA.

Comments

[Kali]

ANNIE! I miss you... Wednesday came around this week and I thought to myself I should call Annie and talk to her... thats the night I usually call her and then I realized... I can't just call you and talk to you anymore. :( It was sad. I missed our talk this week. But don't worry... I will be sending you an ANNIE! I miss you... Wednesday came around this week and I thought to myself I should call Annie and talk to her... I always talk to her on Wednesdays then I realized... I can't just call you and talk to you anymore. :( It was sad. I missed talking to you this week. But don't worry... I shall be sending you a nice long email later this weekend. It will give you something to look forward to. :P Anyhow... I am glad to here that you are having a good time and our enjoying yourself. But was there really any doubt that would be that case. It looks like it is a beautiful city. Continue to enjoy yourself and have a great weekend! I look forward to more updates... and you will have an email this weekend. :D :D :D

[syed]

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Just remember try to score in the direction all your team mates are kicking the ball. that dish looks amazing. have fun .

[KarenBartholomew]

Guten tag!
I hope I spelled that correctly! It's fun to see the pictures and hear about your adventure. What a great experience! XO, Karen

[Fay Kliewer]

Hi
Glad to hear that all is going well in Germany. You'll love the food! Love, Fay