London – I stayed in my first hostel this night. A hostel rents out beds instead of rooms. Therefore, I stayed in the same room with 5 complete strangers. They were not strangers for long. We all ended up touring London together and had a blast. They were from Belgium. Here are a few pictures of us touring a museum:
Caption: I took this because I was so surprised at how these building were so big and in every direction for miles!
Caption: I was trying to put it on my back... it was not as good as I hoped
Caption: I asked an elderly man to take a picture of me. I guess he did not like the tower because he cut half of it out of the picture...
Caption: Look at the small windy roads... just like the movies.
Berlin – This was my favorite! Berlin was a big city that felt like a small town. It was not too busy and full of small shops. I knew a girl from Berlin and stayed with her and her mom. Her friends were very nice and I had no problem fitting in. The entire place seemed very inviting. Unlike Paris, where I felt more or less excluded. I got to experience the German lifestyle in a home and this may had been what made it so special. The girl, her grandmother, and dad would all yell at each other from across the street. They all lived so close and seemed like such a close family. I got to see all sorts of things! Here are some pics:
Caption: These first two photos are representative of a Berlin BBQ... I found this very amusing...
Caption: Breakfast that was made when I woke up every morning.
Caption: Can you find me?
Caption: They were giving a show because they were electing a new president. See next photo as well.
Caption: This was the kind girl that let me stay with her.
Caption: ZOO
Caption: About to get on a tour boat.
I am now back at Oxford and it feels much more like home. I think I really needed that break and time back in Texas. I have joined the American Football team, which has been a blast! I hope to get at least two more posts up by the end of my time here. Thanks for following my journey. I hope you have enjoyed it! I sure have!
I guess being able to study in university in berlin is a great chance to have an advance learning.
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