My sincerest apologies for a two month delay for my last post about Europe, but the adventures never really stop, and I do not know when I'll have time to share. But I think I can squeeze the last one in right now.
Stardate July 12, 2010-Monday
We gave more presentations in class today. Florian's neighbor Michael came over for about two minutes, and then Flo and I went into Munich. Where we got lost. Trying to find a giant purple bus. After finding our way again, we boarded and took a sightseeing tour of the city. Upon arrival at our final destination, I bought souvenirs and we stopped by the Aston Martin dealership, where I touched three different Aston Martins, averaging €177 000. We then proceeded to Markt Schwaben for the farewell party for the rest of the Americans. Unfortunately, I became ill and missed part of the festivities. However, I am glad that I went because I was fortunate enough to sit in the driver's seat of a running, brand-new Ferrari. (Picture to come!) After the party, Flo and I went home and watched a Bavarian independent film titled Der Schuh Des Manitu, or Manitu's Shoe. It is a parody of American Western Films. It is hilarious. I watched it dubbed over in English, and Flo informed me that it is almost as funny as it is in Bavarian.
Stardate July 13, 2010-Tuesday
Today we went to Neuschwannstein castle, or as my family affectionately calls it, New Swan Pebble. It was a nice two hour car ride on the Autobahn, 180 kph. That's between 100-111 mph. Oh yeah. The castle was a pretty big rip off, though. It's totally cool to go up and see the outside (which is free, jsut pay for parking), but I won't be spending the money to go see the inside again.
I finally had Döner. Which is just a Turkish kebab. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
After dinner Flo and I went to the local lake. I hate lakes. I braved it and swam to the pontoon, but it was short lived. After touring the entire sports facility (which was pretty good for a tiny town), we went into the woods where this little creek flows through and creates a HUGE mud pit. It. was. AWESOME.
The evening was spent at Flo's neighbor/girlfriend's house practicing ballroom dancing. Michael and I invented Sumowaltzing, a new ballroom sensation in Germany. Look it up. Oh yeah, Michael plays the saxophone, and has a Selmer. So I was able to actually hold a Selmer. I could have died at peace.
Stardate July 14, 2010-Wednesday
I spent the day at school with Flo. Not too exciting as I understood half of what was giong on. I had a Spezi! It was delicious! However, when Flo opened it for me, the darn thing made the sound of a jet breeching the sound barrier. The whole class burst into laughter. I packed, went out to a nic dinner with both families, ate delicious food that did NOT agree with me yet again, and went to bed. But I could not sleep because of the AWESOMENESS of the lightning storm that was occuring.
Stardate July 15, 2010-Thursday
More airports, more flying by myself. The Munich security system for departures is TERRIBLE. Oh my! Philly wasn't bad. Wasn't good. But it wasn't bad. I watched several movies, Date Night, Alice in Wonderland, the Tooth Fairy, all of these movies I had kinda wanted to see but never had the chance. Well, 9 hours on a plane gave me the chance.
I arrived home safe and sound, and ya'll already know, and one day, maybe, I'll have time to post more of my adventures.
Catherine Hildebrand
Over and Out.
