Bergfest

This week was Bergfest. It was a fun cookout in the woods overlooking a beautiful lake and a nice bonfire. This is called Bergfest because we are exactly half way through the course, of at the 'peak of the mountain', which is what 'Berg' means. So far this has been a truely awesome expierence. I am not only learning an abundance of information, but I have met numerous people that I have quickly become friends with. As expected, I miss my family and friends, but the time here is so enjoyable and goes by so quickly that its hard to feel too homesick. I think most people feel the same, and everyone realizes that such a great opportunity like this is something that you must take advantage of. One thing I have noticed is that many people from other countries dont seem to express how much they miss their families, because being in Germany is a great improvement from some of their troubled native lands, so they understand that this is being done to better their lives. My class has become a close group, and its always a fun learning environment. My German is improving daily and will continue to do so. I am looking forward to being able to share stories and pictures with my family and show them how much I enjoyed it here.