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 …
Category: Europe
Weltanschauung
Currently, I am so wrapped up in my little world of language learning in the little town of Bonn that I probably could not hold a decent conversation about any of the latest current events (even in English). Presidential election, what? War in Georgia, huh? Olympic scandals, who? This could also have something to do …
A Weekend in Amsterdam
Since Amsterdam draws over 4 million tourists a year, I will spare you the usual red-light/”coffee shop“/Anne Frank details because I am sure you have heard it many times before. Instead, I thought I would share some things I never knew until this past weekend: * Because the Dutch surrendered to the Nazis after Rotterdam …
If You Need Me
Amsterdam, originally uploaded by MorBCN (de vacances). …this weekend, I’ll be in Amsterdam.