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Today was most tiring. Cole and I went on a “scavenger hunt” with Greg, Parker, and other teachers with whom Heidi works with, though she was just returning from Portugal this evening. The hunt required us to visit various sites in the city and take a picture of the find. Among the notable visits for me was the Jewish memorial, which was a vast space curiously covered in rectangular boxes, differing in shape and protruding from the ground at different heights—I suppose they represented graves. Speaking of graves, another location I enjoyed, though I feel strange in saying so, was a graveyard. It was actually beautiful and the famous Grimm brothers are buried there. Also, we went to a Turkish market. The atmosphere was loud and crowded. The smells were fresh and spicy.
We ended the day at a Bier Garten (I believe I spelled that correctly), which translates to a Beer Garden. Of course, not only beer was offered on the menu and Cole and I enjoyed a taste of German cuisine. I believe I am getting a hang of the metro system, or as they call it the “Bahn.” The only problem, of course, is the language barrier and being able to recognize stops. It continues to rain and I am remembering how much of a fan I am of warm weather; therefore I am hoping for a little sun, just a little would be great!