Party
Last night we went to a party at a student WG in Neugablonz, near William’s school. Don’t ask me why it was on a Thursday. We got there a bit early, and were able to check out the apartment. Seven… (READ MORE)
Was sind Sie von Beruf?
This week, I have been learning a lot in my integration course. Math, spelling, countries, a few verbs. We’re basically in Kindergarten, occasionally venturing into 1st or 2nd grade. But one very interesting thing that we learned was about the… (READ MORE)
A-B-C’s
This morning, after spending forever learning how to conjugate verbs, we learned the alphabet. In my 2 years of self study, I have never taught myself the German alphabet. Which means I can’t spell in German. If someone needs to… (READ MORE)
Oktoberfest and Salzburg
It is hard to be upset about your living situation when it is possible to take a day trip to Oktoberfest and Austria. At 7:15, our train to Munich was already quite full. Of people wearing Tracht. Within a couple… (READ MORE)
Chloe’s First Day of School and Frustration
Yesterday began my Integrationskurs. My Integration Course. I am sure I will be writing much more about this in the future. The first day was simple: introductions and a placement test. I am the only American. In fact, the only… (READ MORE)
Bits and Pieces
This weekend, things began to pull together. Thursday we started the application process for our visas. Over the next two days we discovered that the Kaufbeuren immigration office is basically useless. They first said that they couldn’t give me a… (READ MORE)
Home
I wouldn’t say I’m overwhelmed. No. More burned out. Not with life in Europe. Oh no. I still am incredibly amazed that I am here. I love the beauty and the history. I love that I can walk all my… (READ MORE)
Apartment Tour – Before
So I have mentioned that our apartment was not finished when we moved in. Our rent was reduced for the first month because of this. There were workmen (who our landlord has known for 20 years) here every day until… (READ MORE)
The Smell of Adventure
Europe has a smell. It is not always noticeable. Usually there is food, people, weather, activity, construction, etc. to smell. But early in the morning, when no one is out and the air is crisp, it is there. I don’t… (READ MORE)
Sunday in Germany
A lot of American tourists are frustrated by Sunday in Germany. However, I was always very appreciative of the sentiment, even if it was a bit limiting. It is still limiting for someone trying to settle in to a new… (READ MORE)