Regenschirm means umbrella. As in 'Gee, I could really use a regenschirm right about now.' I just walked down from Max's apartment to the Heidelberg Uni library and proceeded to get absolutely soaked. Apparently it is going to rain all week here too which is a shame.However I can't complain because Heidelberg is a wonderful place to be - rain or shine!
So far I am having a lovely time in Germany even though the weather is not cooperating. I arrived last Thursday afternoon with big plans to explore the town, see the castle, visit the famed monkey sculpture, eat schnitzel, etc., etc. However I proceeded to spend all of Thursday sleeping. I made up for my snoozing with lots of sight seeing on Friday though - I even stuck my face in the monkey sculpture (I will explain that one later, as it is a bit of a long story but nothing out of the ordinary - don't you worry). Heidelberg is a really beautiful town with lots of history; the streets are narrow and made of cobble stone, there is an old bridge with pretty little archways and stately old houses in the hills and there is a giant (some what decaying) castle on the hill overlooking all of Heidelberg. Even the library I am sitting in right now is over 500 years old! I will try and upload some pictures shortly but in the mean time just picture the opening credits from The Sound of Music (I know that takes place in Austria, but really it looks very much like Heidelberg).
Over the weekend, we went to visit Max's mom in Bad Bergzabern (Max's home town). Bergzabern is an adorable little town of about 6000 people in the German countryside. We had a very nice visit but like today, it was raining, so we mainly stayed in the house doing a puzzle and looking at photos from Max's childhood. This was particularly fun for me as I got to see all the different phases of Max: '80s baby Max, '90s child Max, and Max looking like an awkward teenager on his exchange in Thailand (with bleach blonde hair)!
Today is the first day Max has had school since I arrived so it is my first time exploring Heidelberg solo. So far I have walked five minutes to come to the library. I have thought about just going back to the apartment but I really want to try and do some sort of errands on my own and practice the little German I know. I am going to be starting German lessons here next Monday - thank goodness! I will be going five days a week to a class of about 10-15 people, so hopefully I can meet some other English speaking folk staying in Heidelberg. Maybe even some Canadians! Anyways I do feel it is time I venture out of the library to do something - I think I will attempt to grab a cup of coffee or pick up some postcards. Or maybe even buy a regenshirm!
3 comments:
Hey Day, great start on blog. you are so articulate. just learning about this blog stuff. Sounds like your are really enjoying heidelberg! Paris looked really bad on news tonight- violence, riots.... visit later! hugs, mom
Hey Day day - I'm loving your blog!!! It's a better read than those stab'm slab'm mysteries I read!! Although if you can throw in a periodic murder or two - it will keep me coming back!! You describe Heidelberg very well - I can picture it in my mind even though it has been a long time since I was there. Miss you!! Say Hi to Max!! Love AA
Hey Dayna I have always wanted to see those beautiful colours of Germany! wow! Nice to see through someone else's eyes. Keep blooging it is fun! Send me a post card or if you don't get around to it, bring it for holidays when I come. thanks Donna
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