So, I don't have a lot of time to write today, as I must quickly head back to my room, eat some leftover ravioli from the gargantuan amount Amanda, my Turkish friend Özge, and I made last night for supper, then run to meet Florian and some other students for a tour of Petrisberg, a new area of the university and of the city of Trier.
The past few days have been a whirlwind, with an amazing excursion down the Mosel River, a wine tasting, a visit to Winefest late at night, a tour of landmarks in Trier, kitchen supply buying at a flea market, dinner with friends, and today classes, a lecture by the university president, and now another tour.
Things are crazy busy, but that's how I love it. I'm currently uploading photos to a new site (I've decided Flickr is crap, as their limit is way too low), so I will hopefully very soon have more to show you!
Apologies to all the people I really should call but haven't yet. I have very little time to call, plus, by the time I can get ahold of anyone in North America, it is way past the time I've fallen asleep here. Also, I haven't yet found any phone cards or plans that are worth the money. Rest assured, though, all is well, and I will call as soon as I figure out the best way!
P.S. For those of you who leave comments without a Google account, a profile I can access, or have an ambiguous name ("dutcher," who are you?! Mommy?!?!), please sign at least your first post so I know who I'm talking to!!
Now, off to ravioli and a tour, then who knows what!
Bis bald!
5 comments:
Ravioli? Pizza? What the heck! Sauerbraten, Bratwurst, Gurkensalat, Knödel is what is supposed to be happening over there. Come on, kid.
I agree with Scott but I'm sure you must be enjoying some German cuisine also, especially with that lovely wine! Sounds like you are meeting new people, having fun, and learning the German culture. Are most of the students in the summer course from different countries? Don't worry about the phone calls but keep on with the postings as time permits.
Yeah, the German food is also amazing, I must admit. However, Wurst all kind of starts to taste the same after awhile. Ha. (Plus, it's a little more expensive for the huge, traditional German meals...)
Yeah, the summer course is exclusively international students, which is amazing. Our teachers and tutors, however, are German, and they are all close to our age. The few who aren't (mid-30s... oooh... so old!) are way cool and go to the bars and on evening activities with us, too. Until a person asks, one can't tell what age they are! They're all in the same life chapter as me. It's awesome!
I'm glad to read that everything is going really well. Reading this is increasing my desire to come and visit! I'm not sure when or if we will be able to do that but it sure would be lovely. :)
Love,
Aunt Jen
It absolutely would be lovely! Do keep me informed on developments! ;)
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