Hello all! This weekend was busy busy busy. We purchased a big tv and are now going through the hassle of getting it to work! Between German electrical plugs, aligning the satellite, and trying to get the Air Force network, we have only been successful with 3 channels. At least it’s in English (and we were able to watch part of the Sounders game today!).
We had a couple that Jordon has known since being over here over for dinner on Thursday. They are actually from Enumclaw so it’s fun to talk about home with them. Just as we were about to eat, Ben Abraham and his sister Ericka arrived at our doorstep! Last we had heard from them was that they were in Amsterdam that morning and they were taking the train to Germany and going to try to make it to our house! It was a great surprise and so fun to see friends from home. We were able to take a day trip to Heidelberg and did a little shopping and sightseeing… it was cold! We hiked up to the Heidelberg castle which is HUGE and walked as far through it as we could without having to pay. Then we went to the Kaiserslautern October Festival which is about 20 minutes away from our house. Germans love their festivals! This one had rides, food, and of course beer and wine tents. Even a fireworks show, but we weren’t impressed (I guess we get spoiled every 4th of July). Jordon’s favorite game at these festivals is throwing ping pong balls towards German glasses and beersteins. Let’s just say we are set for glassware in our house! Our friends left the next morning to continue on their travels. It was so great to have company from home and to be able to show people around. Can’t wait for more visitors (hint, hint)!
We bought a car today! We needed another car as I am starting volunteer work as a nurse at Landstuhl Medical Center in a few weeks. Volunteering will hopefully lead to a paying position but I will take what I can!
We are missing everyone at home but are getting more and more settled here as the time goes on. Have a great day! Auf Weidersehen!
Jordon and Ben in Heidelberg
You can see the castle on the hill!
At the castle
Kasierslautern Festival
Jordon's favorite game!
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