There is very limited internet here in Berlin, so my updates for the next two weeks will be very scarce. Just a quick note to say that i made it safe and sound to berlin at 1am after a flight delay, and am managing just fine despite my complete lack of knowledge of the german language. Embarrassing, but not paralyzing! The lectures and discussion tables are fascinating; there are 25 students involved--all from different eastern european countries. Thank goodness the rest of the world commits to bilingualism!! we have bonded quickly though, and all get along really well. the berlin program is much more relaxed than my time at oxford; we have ample time for sightseeing and i rely on my german speaking friends to direct me through the maze of underground transportation! (so actually, most of them are trilingual.) we spend the mornings in round table discussion, the afternoons sightseeing, and the evening discovering berlin's nightlife (which never sleeps, I'm told)
Anyway, i will write more complete entries when i have the time, and when I'm not so overwhelmed by this culture shock! I'm loving every second of it though, rest assured. :)
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Wie geht's Deutschland? Ich hoffe es schön ist.
Oh hey, did I ever mention I have an uncle that lived a long time in Germany? He told me that the people over there LOVED it when he would wear his Harley Davidson t-shirts. How weird huh? He also mentioned that a guy from the states came over there to do a an 8 month work thing and had his motorcycle shipped over and when he went down the streets people just stared and stared because they rarely see anything bigger than a moped. You'll have to keep your eyes peeled for me and see if my uncle is telling tales or not.
Give my love to Marnold.
Hm...sounds like fun again dearie, I miss you tons here!
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