I am back now, safe and sound after a productive late-night train ride and a brisk pitch-black 2am walk home, in Siegburg. I am looking out at the same little gingerbread house with the same children’s toys strewn about its yard outside my window. Its comforting to know that I have this place, if only [...]
Though these past few days have been a whirlwind of travel, I do not feel disoriented nor exhausted. My only explanation for this is that I must simply be used to such inconsistencies. I feel as though I can fit in and meld into any situation now, without too much adjustment. Everything is streamlined, including [...]
Hello everyone. I’m coming at you from a different part of Germany now. Through my window, I’m able to see the charming roads of Siegburg, a little town just outside of Cologne. The way I got here is not an extremely interesting story, but what is interesting, is that I’m here to stay. Here to [...]
Yesterday, we had nothing scheduled, and the family was planning on being away on various errands for most of the day. After a brief conference, we decided we should spend our alone time walking through the town of Hagen and taking some photos. I have been hoping to take some photos worthy of showcasing on [...]
I am sitting in the same chair as last time, by the same window. This time I have a slightly incredulous look about me, and am sipping my tea with quiet diffidence. I am downright exhausted, you see, and the way I see it, I should not be awake right now at all. I must [...]
Hallo freunde! This update is coming to you from the top room of a traditional house in Germany. Currently, Julie and I are visiting the family which hosted her years ago as an exchange student. The house is solidly built, with thick white walls which even wifi can’t penetrate. The neighborhood is nearly mockingly picturesque. [...]