I would like to start with explaining the difficulty in which it is to type in this heat, let alone do anything in this heat. Up until Frankfurt, we have had perfect weather; 95 two days in a row is not perfect.
And so the adventure of Tuesday and Wednesday.
Woke up early to enjoy a full breakfast which included stealing extra rolls for the train followed by a two and a half hour train ride following the Rhein River. Throughout the passage, we saw many beautiful mountainside vineyards and castles, both kept together and destroyed. On the train, Cierra, Rachael, Kate and I were lucky to sit at a table. The night before, we went to a grocery store to buy snacks for the train and Cierra bought a huge snack pack that we all enjoyed. After getting off the train, we took a long walk to the hostel... in 95 degree weather. It was paid off by cold showers and the freedom to actually watch television in our rooms. That night, I was able to meet up with a friend of a friend who took me around part of Frankfurt and pointed out all of the museums here and the best ice cream shops. Unfortunately, I was unable to do any of those things, but I am more than willing to come back. The hostel itself is very hot and stale which make the outside area more comfortable because of the breezes, but we will have cool weather soon.
This morning, instead of going on a walking tour in the baking heat, we went swimming. It was wonderful to cool off for a few hours, but also nice to tan/burn. After we came back, we had a "chill" time, in which I was able to Skype my mother and lay down. Around 6, half of our group went out to a very nice, American dinner where we enjoyed a wonderful steak and garlic mashed potatoes which was eventually followed by ice cream. We were joined by an exchange student that came to stay with the Tritt family in Kansas City a few years ago. He showed us around, in the cooler air, and took us to the Rathaus, city hall, and a small market area. We found out the this week in Frankfurt is America Week and there were flags every where. We felt very special, but I am not too sure many people new we were American, then again, I don't know how obvious we are. Now, after our hot two days, we await a long bus ride to Munich and we relax.
To briefly mention my personal family stay, I would have to say I was lucky to have spent it with such an amazing family. My host sister had two younger siblings, who were so funny and adorable, and two dogs, both of which were very hard to leave. I felt so comfortable there and I didn't want to leave. Once we got to Cologne, I was very homesick because I was going cold-turkey again into not having a complete family atmosphere 24/7.
I love it here in Germany, and I cannot wait to be able to visit again, and to spend more time in certain places. I already have a list started of the museums and sites I want to visit before it's too late. I am excitedly looking forward to our few days in Munich and I hope they will be just as inspiring as the rest of the trip.
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