Haha...I know I know..it's been months since we've been back now...and I am now finally getting around to writing my summary post. It was actually due to the fact that I kept thinking about posting....and then thinking to myself...I want to go through my pictures....look through my souvenirs....give myself a refresher of what we did there...and then write a super amazing summary post. Back and forth, I wavered about 4 or 5 times, when I realized...I probably wasn't going to have time to go through all my pictures...and now that school's about to start up again...I think I should post something. :)
So here goes,
My European vacation turned out to be as awesome as I expected it to. I still remember how much I wanted to be a participant when I first heard about the program and how exciting it sounded. The program really didn't dissapoint!
The memories I bring back from the trip are mostly of the people and places I saw. There are still days where I sit in silent amazement and think about how big the world is and how much out there there is to see. I'm so lucky that I got a see even a tiny corner of Europe let alone traversing the country of Germany three (?) times. It was good to see a little bit of what life is like in a place outside of America too. Europe has so many centuries of history that is lacking in America. It was so surreal to stand in places straight out of our history texts. Being a big history buff....this was incredible to me.
Both Hannover and Berlin were great as well. It was nice to see that we were so similar to our European counterparts. We're all just a bunch of students trying to make it through our studies and have a little fun along the way.
So...last but not least....a list of five things I think we should bring back to the States...
5. Mass Transportation - It was so easy to get around town and cross country. We definitely need more trains and less cars on the road.
4. Public Art- So nice to see and sit by on an outing. It would really make a nice difference around these parts.
3. Kiba- or Baki....wherever you may be...love the cherry banana....should be a staple here.
2. Doner Kabab- hello cheap street food...I heart you. IMO, we need more food carts around the city in general.
1. Steffi - What a super cool/super patient hostess. Kudos on a great job. I miss seeing you!
Ok that's a wrap.
Look for the upcoming Guide to Germany by Alice and Shana....it's still in the works...but it's coming...the price is still being negotiated. :)
See ya,
Alice
