Hello everyone. Well I must admit, even I am starting to get the Christmas spirit or, in German, Weihnachtstimmung (pronounced Vine-nox-shtim-ung, a little German lesson for everyone). My classes are destitute of students as most have already made their way back home. Sadly, I will not be returning home for Christmas as I believe it is important for me to spend an uninterrupted year abroad. Provisionally, I will be having Christmas day dinner with a couple of Americans who are also staying in Germany during the holidays, but I will update you all on my plans as Christmas nears closer.
Other than Christmas taking over, nothing is really new here in Konstanz. The search for native German speaking friends continues. It is decidedly more difficult to make friends with someone who speaks another language, in fact, it's quite an arduous task, but I know it is possible.
Jon and I walked into Switzerland today to visit a Chocolate factory. We stopped at a super-market where we asked for directions and met a man who offered us a ride to the factory, as it was quite far away. Now I wouldn't normally suggest or accept rides from complete strangers, but Jon was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, so I went along complacently. We arrived at the factory in one piece I'm happy to say. In retrospect I think it is shame that we had to question the motives of someone who was just trying to be kind. In any event, we walked into the factory, but sadly, they were not running tours at this time of year. It's a shame too because I imagined it to be just like Willy Wonka's Factory inside. I suppose I'll have to wait till Spring to find out. We didn't walk away empty handed, however. We bought some cheap chocolate and then rode the train back to Konstanz. Well that is all the news to report. I hope everyone has there Christmas shopping finished and if not, then get on it would ya! You've only got a week left!
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