AHHH!! Let me start off with how hard it was to even figure out how to write on this blog because my computer is in GERMAN!? I hope I can figure out how to post it when it is time to post. Literally just had google translator on helping me!!!

But let me start of with how our trip has been so far!
Nicole and I left Fort Myers on Monday. I was semi panicking because I hate planes even though I have been on them so many times. But after that we were good to go.
The plane ride went well. We flew into Dusseldorf airport. The plane arrived on time and it was a pretty smooth ride. The only thing I can say that was different about this Delta flight is that there were no individual TVs and there was no WIFI available. It was definitely a different experience from the planes I have been on in the last couple of years.
Once we got off the plane Nicole and I were running to passport control and to get our luggage. I accidentally booked our train for 8:28 and our plan landed at 7:45am. I did not realize I planned it out like this until after I had booked it. I was scared we were not going to make it and we would have to buy another ticket. Fortunately, while Nicole was waiting for the luggage I went and found out how to get to the train.
Once I found out we were going to the train and we met this guy that flies to Germany every other week for work. It was interesting communicating with him and talking about the train. I said hauptbanhof wrong and he laughed. It continues to be a joke between Nicole and I.
Our first train arrived 5 minutes late and took us to Dortmund about 35 minutes late. It was quite the adventure trying to find the next plane to Osnabruck. We did a pretty good job of finding our way and making it here at the time we told Anne to pick us up at.
Finally when we got here we came to our dorms and Anne, Sarah and Tatiana told us about the buses, they walked us to the grocery store and it was a good relaxing time. We were here before everyone so it was very calm and Nicole and I started exploring.
We went to a Turkish place and had our first Donor. I did not think it was anything too special, it was okay for our first meal. Once everyone came we had our welcome session and then finally we went and found some beer and hung out with everyone until it was finally shower and sleep time.
The next day was rainy but we got a tour of the school which was a really good experience. The main building is beautiful!! We also had breakfast at the school which was delicious. We had some great conversations that morning with Dr. kleine.
The welcome dinner that night was quite interesting. We had our first Weizcen beer that Dr. Kleine told us about. It was delicious. With our bread we tried this new thing. None of us knew what it was but once we tried it we thought it was gross. George put half a pack on his bread. It was hilarious. Finally, Dr. Kleine looked at what it was and he told us it was either pig lard or liver. Either way it was super gross! Lesson learned of not eating what you do not know.
The next day (Thursday) we had our first German language classes. The lady probably did not think we were very smart. We kept making wrong sounds, etc. It was quite interesting. We how to say what our name was and name our family. It was a pretty good first lesson. The professor was really nice.
Then we met our facetime partners that night... Mine is just as weird as I thought he was going to be. . . . yayayay. I officially DREAD facetime partner now. People on the bus were laughing as me because I said "it's the worst part of my day I would rather be studying for tests or something." I was not kidding though.. rough times.
Then that night we had our night-wachman tour. It was rainy out and it was super tiring. I was wearing my boots that have a small heel and we climbed 193 steps. I was so dead after the tour. It was fun though and really interesting to see all the buildings and learn the history behind all of it. Our tour guide was from the United States which was also very very cool.
Then the next day (Friday, May 11th) we had our next German language class. I was super tired still from the tour the night before which ended super late. The German class was so great. The professor taught us common phrases and she was awesome. I liked her a lot a lot a lot! She was very helpful and Nicole and I have used what she taught us often. Example: Where is the restroom, How do you get to the dom. I am excited to see what we learn next.
We also had lunch at the Mensa which is great here. I really love their dining hall. It has awesome cheap food which tastes amazing. The only hassle is finding a seat which is a pain, because there is always way too many people there!
After lunch we went the the Cathedral of Treasury guided tour which was pretty interesting. It was nice to see past things from Osnabruck and learn more about the beautiful church here.
That night we went to the Maiwoche festival which is so awesome! It was filled with people, music, food. It was such a good experience. Downtown Osnabruck reminds me of downtown Disney since there is always so many people there!
The next day on Saturday we went to Cologne. I was super excited for Cologne, because my dad had told me about how I was going to love it. The minute we entered the town I thought it was absolutly beautiful! The cathedral was amazing. There was soooo much detail to it and the ifnormation on the cathedral is so crazy. I can't even imagine how you can build such a tall beautiful building. I was super excited to talk about it to my mom when we got back. My dad had already been there so he was kind of just agreeing with me. The museum we went to has been my favorite so far! It was very entertaining the guide was great and the information was interesting.
Lunch in Cologne was a terrible experience. Worst thing I have ever eaten in my life. JELLO WITH BEEF (aspik.) So gross. Should have just stuck to beer like Falon.  That night we came back George, Kyle, Nicole and I went out. We hung out around the festival and I had a gyro. The food is always delicious there. After we went to this Arabian place which was really good. This was also the night Nicole and I went to our first club in Germany. It was quite different. People do not dress up to go out here. No heels, just tennis shoes. They look exactly like they do for class. The dancing was quite nice too with no creepers around. It was a really good experience and I am excited to see if Berlins clubs are the same. Nicole and I also ended up walking home because the next bus did not come for another hour. It took us 45 minutes in 37 degree weather. It was not enjoyable but good exercise.
Today, Sunday, was a very calm chill day. We went to Kalkrise. The lady was a great tour and was filled with awesome information. My favorite part was seeing the outfits they wore during the battles and the machine with the survivors. Ohh and of course the day I wear heel boots again.. WE CLIMB ANOTHER 390329439 STEPS. Go figure. Then I came home and skyped my mommy for mothers day and Nicole and I went had dinner.
Tonight was great I loved hanging out with Theresa, Falon, George and Kyle. Their so fun and awesome perfect people. We had some great conversations and I really hope Falon does not read my terrible LONG writing. Now it is time for bed because it is late and tomorrow we have more German classes!
I cannot wait to experience more of Germany especially our upcoming excursion. This is such an awesome experience and time is flying by!