“The only way to improve is to try new things”

~Charles Koch

5/7/2022 – 5/8/2022

The trip to Germany was not easy, but it was more than worthwhile. After spending the night in Nordenburg, we flew smoothly to Charlotte, NC. However, during our flight from Charlotte to Munich, the pilot realized that the weather radar of the plane system was damaged, and we were rerouted to JFK airport, where we waited for a few hours. I did not mind spending a few hours in the JFK airport because it felt like a forced, enjoyable bonding experience. During the wait, I talked to some of the other people in the group and got to know them.

Finally, we made it to Germany! Once in Germany, we were given a few minutes of rest at the hotel. After a long debate with our consciences about whether it would be appropriate to have McDonald’s for lunch as Americans having their first meal in Germany, our empty stomachs forced our brains to relent, and we ate Mcdonald’s. Then, we toured Fuggerei (a social housing project created by Jacob Fuggerei in 1521). Each apartment, beautiful and well-kept, costs only 0.88€ per year to rent, which is $0.93.

One fascinating thing I learned from our tour guide was that Germany had its own set of witch trials, similar to our Salem witch trials. After we toured the Fuggerei social housing complex and museum, we went for dinner at this Bavarian Restaurant called Livei Bavern Kilche. I tried this exceptional Vegan Swabian Ravioli (fried ravioli stuffed with a creamy spinach filling).

At the restaurant, I got to talk to some of my fellow plus three groupmates and meet two new German students named Maxi and Nicholas. They were extremely friendly and willing to answer any questions I threw their way. I even asked them some questions on the plus three Germany quiz we took before coming to Germany.

After dinner, I was exhausted, and I fell asleep the second my head hit the pillow. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my entire post! Until Next Time!