My first day
in Germany despite my weariness I was able to take into account that Germany
has a much different aspect to it than the U.S. Unlike the new and modern Seattle area, Buch am
Buchrain (where I live) and Markt Schwaben have an old town feeling to them.
The cobble stone walkways, cottage looking houses, and the atmosphere that the
citizens maintain all create an at home feeling. My house in Buch am Buchrain,
for example, and the other houses in my neighborhood look as though they come
from an old German story book but a little modern. Therefore from the start I
felt right at home upon landing in Germany just based on the environment.
Lucky for me
I was not just provided a place to live but I was provided food as well! The
number one thing I think I am going to miss about Germany, other than my host
family, is the food. Lunch was always my favorite meal and was ready soon after
I got home from school. My favorite meal I have had while I was here was a
tender pork dish and knödel. I had never had knödel before I did not know what
to expect! To me it had the texture of and tasted like mashed potatoes but in a
doughy ball shaped form. Everything I have eaten in Germany has not tasted less
than wonderful. Although, I'm not gonna lie, I do miss the good ole' Kraft Mac
and cheese from the box.
While in
Germany I have made many friends in the school and even more outside of school.
Lucky for me, carina is very good friends with her neighbors and I got to also
become good friends with them. Despite the language barrier my new friends were
very accepting and even helped me improve my German, including some Bavarian!
After spending the past few weeks with all my new friends I feel so sad knowing
that when I go back I will not be able to just walk down the street to stop by
and say hi. It has been great getting to know everyone and I hope that I will
be able to return to Buch am Buchrain in the future or that they will come
visit me in the states. Overall I have made some pretty good friends that I
hope to stay in contact with now and in the future.
There is so
much more about my trip that I just can't find the words for! I can't believe
how quickly the month has passed by and I wish I had almost another month here.
It will be hard adjusting to American life again not because of the jet lag but
because when I wake up I will not go upstairs to eat breakfast with my best
friend every morning. Or read books after school with my little sister. Or have
basic conversations with my little brother on the way home from that day’s
adventure. Lastly, I will not be able to say guten nacht and schlaf gut to my
German parents. These are things that will miss but I am so happy I got to
enjoy while here and plan on enjoying again when I return in the future. -Renee
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