What I've learned about Germany
Ok, so quick update before I dive into my story. I have internet again! It seems to be intermittent, so I won't freak out anymore when it goes away. Hopefully it'll always come back to me.
So anyway, what happend today. Well today was good! It started off with my getting my internet back so I could talk to Michael. Always a good way to start a morning. When I got to work, I found out that there was a celebration breakfast. One of the compounds made it to pre-devellopment I think. And this brings me to the first thing I learned about Germans today. They eat lots! Oh my God was there ever a lot of food! And good! And boy do they pack it in! It was even better then the wine and cheeses that they had at BI in Montreal. So after stuffing myself with cheeses, meets, bread and fruit, I found out that someone had a bike for me. Even better was that it was free! So I now have a way to get around town.
After work (which ended at 1:00pm, Germans also like to take long weekends) I took my new bike out for a spin. I ventured out to find the Marketplatz where suposedly my bank was. Well the trip was a success! I have money again (3rd thing, Germans don't like credit cards). The Marketplatz is really nice. Tons of little shops, and lots of old buildings. Found out 2 more things about Germans. They love ice cream and shoes! Almost every second store was either a shoe store or an ice cream shop. And none of this Dairy Queen crap, but really good gelato! Sooooo very good. I have a feeling it's going to become an after work ritual. I spent a few hours walking around, mostly trying to find my bank and the tourists office (was successfull on both counts and I now have a map so I wont get lost anymore) before heading back home to my nice 3euro bottle of wine (6th thing, wine here is cheap!) I'm heading out to the Marketplatz again tomorrow, when they'll be an actuall market set up. I'll bring my camera too so you can all see this cute little town. I think it's starting to grow on me, but I'm still really homesick and miss you all lots. I'll try to post picture tomorrow. Good night for now!
Oh, 7th thing about Germany, the bugs here are huge! Like massive beetles! Freaks me right out. I'll take a picutre next time I see one.
So anyway, what happend today. Well today was good! It started off with my getting my internet back so I could talk to Michael. Always a good way to start a morning. When I got to work, I found out that there was a celebration breakfast. One of the compounds made it to pre-devellopment I think. And this brings me to the first thing I learned about Germans today. They eat lots! Oh my God was there ever a lot of food! And good! And boy do they pack it in! It was even better then the wine and cheeses that they had at BI in Montreal. So after stuffing myself with cheeses, meets, bread and fruit, I found out that someone had a bike for me. Even better was that it was free! So I now have a way to get around town.
After work (which ended at 1:00pm, Germans also like to take long weekends) I took my new bike out for a spin. I ventured out to find the Marketplatz where suposedly my bank was. Well the trip was a success! I have money again (3rd thing, Germans don't like credit cards). The Marketplatz is really nice. Tons of little shops, and lots of old buildings. Found out 2 more things about Germans. They love ice cream and shoes! Almost every second store was either a shoe store or an ice cream shop. And none of this Dairy Queen crap, but really good gelato! Sooooo very good. I have a feeling it's going to become an after work ritual. I spent a few hours walking around, mostly trying to find my bank and the tourists office (was successfull on both counts and I now have a map so I wont get lost anymore) before heading back home to my nice 3euro bottle of wine (6th thing, wine here is cheap!) I'm heading out to the Marketplatz again tomorrow, when they'll be an actuall market set up. I'll bring my camera too so you can all see this cute little town. I think it's starting to grow on me, but I'm still really homesick and miss you all lots. I'll try to post picture tomorrow. Good night for now!
Oh, 7th thing about Germany, the bugs here are huge! Like massive beetles! Freaks me right out. I'll take a picutre next time I see one.
posted by kelly | 10:23 PM
2 Comments:
GIMME PICTURES! :) Don't you love the cheap price tag for wine? Are you doing your groceries at LIDL yet? :)
VIVA DEUTSCHLAND!
What is it with ppl not being able to see my pictures! They're there! I have attempted groceries, but I can't seem to find cream!
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