!! FIELD TRIP to HARZ!!

As promised followers, I'm back again today, 

Soo our 15euro ( 20 dollars) field trip took us to Thale (Located in the Harz mountains)  

Once we arrived we took a cablecar ride to the top, to a place known as Hexentanzplatz (witches dance floor) everything was so green.  It was crazy how high up we were, you could see for miles...

I know, I should have taken a photo of me in it! I can tell you that the view was GREAT.

I told you the view was GREAT

We watched a play Treasure Island during our time there (Thale has one of the oldest Theatre in Germany) After the play we had a bit of free time so some of us deceided to explore a bit.  I brought 2 tubs of honey cream and good ole honey (for my tea) as a matter of fact they were sold by an older husband & wife. (you know a local couple)

Treasure Island @ Harz Mountain Theatre

die kiefer (Pine trees)

der honig (honey)

Tell me what?? You see

** Important to note....  Hartz National Park was once prohibited because of the Soviet occupation, however today it is a protected area where the wildlife is thriving. 

Language Camp!!

As you are aware I have been at language camp for a while now and so far the experience has been great!!. Sometimes I miss home but I know I have a lot of supporters.  I was very grateful to receive some letters from my Host Family. danke!
  
Here are a few Photos of what my kloster/campus has to offer....

das wohnzimmer (sitting room/den)

What is Language Camp without a lesson??  

PLAYED IT! After class and preparation, we have to still make room for fun xD

 Just to give you an idea of the age of my Kloster (Monastery) Here are a few of Historic objects that are found throughout the halls.  (How many of them do you recall?)

der Kutsche (Horsedrawn carraige)

die Nahmachine (sewing machine)

das Waschepresse (laundry press)

Well there you have it just a liitle glimps of history!
Tomorrow I will head out on another field trip so I look forward to sharing this with you over the weekend..

Class is in Session

Ohhh come on!!!!
As many pages that are in my passport book you managed to restamp a stamped page (really!)
When I arrived in Germany the Customs lady stamped my PERU page : (     darn

On our way to Hedersleben, I realized just how green the German countryside was.....
                 

         
After getting settled in and taking a tour of our Campus.  It was dinner time, I must say that Schnitzel was the Scnizzel (Fantastic!!)

The next morning for breakfast we had bread and cheese before heading to class for the first time.  Day 1 we covered the alphabet and numbers or shall I say (Alphabet und Zahlen) after being in class I realized just how difficult it must have been for my non-spanish speaking groupmates when we were in Peru. (I'm not conquered it's only been the first week)  We got word that we would be taking a field trip to the town of Quedlinburg which would cost 1 Euro (3 dollars) not bad!


So we headed out to the town of Quedlinburg... We met our tour guide at city hall then went to Collegiate Church which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, after the church we took a walking tour of the town. While walking down the coblestone roads the guide informed us "that for around 900 years this town was ruled by women".

UNESCO site

* Fun Fact :  They have the most timber homes in Europe. (Great history fact.)

What better way to finish a field trip then with an Ice cream from a local parlor..... YUM!!!

I know you're thinking what I was thinking.. Where's the Meatballs!? (creative!!)

Here I am GERMANY!!!

 A Journey of a lifetime...has already begun.

It's official! I'm 16 and going to Germany

On Friday I departed California for Maryland (nicknamed the Old Line State.) After two flights; No complementary beverage, and a seat by the plane's engine : ( I arrived at BWI and was swiftly greeted by my grandparents! After grabbing my luggage we headed to their house (about 20-30 minutes away) where two of my cousins awaited my arrival  (Chris who I haven't seen in almost 2 years and Alena). After catching up with all of them, Chris and I sat around an chatted for a bit (as growing cousins do). I whatsapped with my Mom and a few group mates until I finally fell asleep at about 3:00 am (the result of sleeping through both plane rides.)

On Saturday I woke up to a nice breakfast (bacon, eggs & biscuits) I headed to the outlet mall with my Uncle A.T and cousins for a bit. When we returned I relaxed watched a bit of tennis, I was then surprised to see My other cousins Tonya and Tiesha (Thanks for stopping by to see me Guys).  It was soon time to get ready to head to the hotel, where I met the rest of the group. (Hugs and kisses for my Grandparents, who we're quite ready to let me leave.)  After our group meeting we had sometime to catch up and next thing I know it was time for lights out.  I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had a room all to myself, a little lonely but swweet!!  I spoke of a bit with my family back at home hoping that it would make me tired but no such luck my nerves were getting the best of me. 

It's flying time.....
What a long day ahead.  0730 wake up call, breakfast then all of us were headed to the airport of our preinternational boarding and security check in.  I managed to get some calls off before boarding time including my Nanny (I'll be just fine).  Yes, I did it guys I wanted until the very last minute to send a few text messages to My sister (love her!!) 

In flight map of my Atlantic Ocean Journey

 

What a view!!

     

*  Fun Fact: Does the sun really set even when your flying? 

After hours and hours of travel I have arrived in Germany and will attend language camp, Stay tuned for my German Adventures!!

As always, I Thank you for your support!!