Time is really flying by! I feel like every day goes by quicker than the day before. I've settled into my daily routine here pretty easily despite how busy we are kept.
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| A pic from Schloss Buerresheim |
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| Climbing the ruins at Monreal |
A few days ago, we went to the beautiful town of Monreal. It was felt as if we were stepping into a Disney movie. The town is settled in a valley with ruins on the surrounding hills and each house is built and painted in a similar style. Pictures really don't do it justice.
Classes are going well. My vocabulary has significantly expanded, however, I learn the most German when I go home and speak German with my host family. I retain more from hearing them speak and placing words in context than I do from a lecture.
Every afternoon after class, our group meets and does an excursion. This week, we explored nearby landmarks, including a monastery, a 14th Century castle, the Cologne Cathedral, and so much more. These little adventures have really helped us see how beautiful our surroundings are and have also helped our class bond. On my favorite excursion, we did a bakery test and I really wish I took pictures of all the sweets we ate! Everything tasted AMAZING! I probably gained 5 pounds that day!
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My friend, Colleen, and I at the Maria Laach Monastery
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In addition to all of the scheduled activities we have planned, our group spend a lot of time together. We love going to Alter Zoll, our favorite Biergarten, and to the Hofgarten, a park where all the college students hang out. We've been lucky with the weather, and it feels great to unwind at the park with everyone after class.
After class yesterday, a few friends and I went out to look for the Birkenstock outlet, which is a little outside of Bonn. We were in Birk heaven! To all of my Birkenstock friends-order Birks in Germany! They're a fraction of the price and have so many more models here.
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| Shopping was a success! |
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| The Cathedral in Cologne! Can you tell which tower's taller? |
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