Hallo everyone! It is our last night and Freiburg and I guess you could say that it's bittersweet. It will be nice to travel a bit, have the chance to get to know Berlin, and live with a host family, but I will definitely miss the people here and the beautiful sights of Freiburg!
So, today we had class as usual. My mind was pretty much elsewhere and I could not wait for the day to be done. Currently, it sounds like there's a big soccer game on tv because I am out on the Gaestehaus balcony and there are sports announcers yelling and people alternately cheering and booing. Anyway, after Goethe, I had a bit of downtime before our class came together for a little city tour and Kaffee trinken (coffee). It definitely was a nice way to spend my last afternoon in Freiburg. I got to talk a bit with my friends from South Korea and Thailand (and I even got offered an apartment in case I decide to live in Freiburg some time over the next ten years!). I definitely learned a lot and it was fun to end my stay here the same way I started it: with a historic tour! We had a nice stop at a cute cafe in the center of town before heading back to the Gaestehaus to finish my packing.
After a bit, Andrea and I headed out to find the last restaurant we wanted to try. We ended up at a little Thai place and it was very neat to sample this "ethnic" food in another country. I would have to say that it was a little different than American Thai food, but I definitely enjoyed the curry chicken and glass noodle soup. We had an interesting encounter as we were paying the bill. Although they don't really tip here in Germany, usually the thing to do it round up. It's interesting how things work over here and how we all are still getting adjusted to it!
Well, now I am back in the Gaestehaus for the last time. I might have the chance to go to an informal Stammtisch (student get-together) tonight, but I might instead just enjoy the last of my time here in the "lovely dormitories" tonight. Plus, I think it might be a good idea to be well-rested for all of the traveling. So, that's about it. I am a bit restless and just looking forward to getting on the road. I really would prefer not to go to class tomorrow, but it will be nice to say goodbye to everyone too. I am happy for the change in scenery and for the new experiences that lie ahead of us! And I am also excited to meet my host family (although I still don't know who they are...). I am not sure if I will have internet access over the next week, so I will try record our travels and upload some pictures and comments whenever I have the chance. In case I do not have the opportunity to write again for a while, I hope that all is well and that you all have an enjoyable week! 'Til next time...signing off from Freiburg...Tschuess!
