In case you missed it, my Mom was just in Germany for a week and we did lots of sightseeing in Hamburg, Hannover and Helgoland. And per usual, millions of pictures were taken. Instead of overwhelming you, here are some favorites from Helgoland (with Hannover and Hamburg pics to come in later posts). This was …
After an eight-hour long bus ride, we have reached Berlin. Or to be more specific, we have reached our hotel in the far reaches of East Berlin. So much to tell, but instead I will point you to the blog of another American on the trip, who explains much better than I the bus adventures …
I am a little at a loss as how to write about this past week in any sort of comprehensive manner, so instead I will just make a list of what we did and insert my comments. Monday: A long orientation day at the foundation the supports our fellowships. We listened to speeches about the …
I thought that once my German classes were over, I would have more time to blog about everything that is going on over here. Or maybe not. Since the beginning of this week, we have begun a full month-long “orientation” program. On Monday, we heard all about the foundation that is supporting us and we …