Karen is short. Very short.
I find myself looking up at people a lot.
I arrived safe and sound early this morning, with only a little trouble in customs. The lady didn't want to let me into the country, and I'm not entirely sure why.
When I finally made it out and found my bags with the 5 other exchange student I met along the way, I went through the gate at customs and saw a big green sign that said "Herzlich Willkommen in Deutschland Karen!". It was held by a family of very tall people. I shook hands and hugged everyone, and we set off to the car.
Getting to the car was the equivalent of walking across the entire Anchorage airport 5 times. The Frankfurt airport is absolutely huge.
We drove for probably about half an hour to our town of Neu-Anspach. It is a very beautiful place. There are trees everywhere and birds hopping between treetops. There are more sidewalks that I have ever seen in my entire life, and the two-way streets are one car width wide. The town seems very quaint, with old ladies tending to their gardens, and not much traffic. The house I am staying in is absolutely beautiful, and there is a tree in my room. I am so happy. But I'm also exhausted.
More later.
More later.
Karen, I am so excited for you. Yes, the Frankfurt airport is absolutely huge. And the streets in the small towns are very narrow! Are they paved or cobbled? I hope you are getting settled in and adjusting to the time change and all the other changes you've had in the last few days. Your new home sounds lovely. A tree in your room??? You'll have to tell us more.
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Love, Pam