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July 13, 2008
Last Post from Frau Green
we are in frankfurt. again i am using this awful keyboard so i won't write much. all are here and well and we are ready for our travels home. some of the students say they would like to just stay here but they don't mean it, I am sure. It has been a real experience and soon you will hear all about it. We hope for good weather and good flights. we will see you tomorrow night at the airport.
Frau Green
Frau Green
July 11, 2008
Last Night in Emden
This is our last evening in Emden. The picture, however, is from St. Goar. We have experienced much since then. Yesterday we were in Bremen where we had a tour and spent some time shopping in the rain. Seven of the eight IHS kids bought gnomes (Gartenzwerge) and entertained the entire train on the way home. Today the gnomes had to stay at home while we went to an open air museum and learned the trade of dyeing fabric. Really a great time, although it rained again and it was hard to move about in the rain. Oh well. I am getting ready to have some Abendbrot before I pack up for Frankfurt and the students are all at a farewell party organized by Marit and her parents. I hope they are awake for the train ride at 8:00am tomorrow. Parents, enjoy the weekend, because we will be back soon!
July 9, 2008
Hello from Arizona
Lynnie, we finally got into the blog and are delighted to see the photos and read the entries.
Looks like you are having a great time.
Love, Grandma and Grandpa
Looks like you are having a great time.
Love, Grandma and Grandpa
Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday - We spent the day on the island of Borkum. The weather was less than ideal - about 60 and raining. We spent the first two hours on a Wattwanderung with a guide the students dubbed Hagrid. You can almost see him behind Dan below. We found crabs, worms, mussels, and many plants to taste. (Really . . . it was like a salty salad bar.) Then there was time for beach and swimming but it was a little cold.
Wednesday - We met at school and didn't go to class. It was the last school day here. We instead had a tour and lecture about Emden and its history. We saw much including a graveyard, the city tower, the harbor, and a bunker. We went to the Bunker museum and learned about 1925-1949 in Emden. There was much to think about. Then we had lunch and went with our hosts on a paddle boat ride.
Hard to believe that there are only two more days left in Emden.
Wednesday - We met at school and didn't go to class. It was the last school day here. We instead had a tour and lecture about Emden and its history. We saw much including a graveyard, the city tower, the harbor, and a bunker. We went to the Bunker museum and learned about 1925-1949 in Emden. There was much to think about. Then we had lunch and went with our hosts on a paddle boat ride.
Hard to believe that there are only two more days left in Emden.
July 8, 2008
Great to see you--at least in pictures!
So glad to see you all enjoying the journey. Kali--send us a note, a sign, smoke signals, anything!
Love, Mom and Dad.
Love, Mom and Dad.
Who Would Have Guessed?
Why am I not surprised that Joe is in the stocks for not obeying his teacher? Glad that everyone is having fun...thanks for the pix.
What we are doing in Germany
We are riding the rails and seeing the country.
We are exploring the world - old castles and new cities.
We are gaining a new perspective.
We are learning a new culture and way of thinking.
We are making new friends . . .
and obeying our teachers . . .or paying the price!
But do not fear. We have lost very few of our group so far.
Poor Herr Flasche!
Greetings from Borkum where we spent the day today walking on the sea bed while the tide was out. It's a real experience!
July 7, 2008
St Thomas
We have arrived back home. The weather was hot but fun. One day we went snorkling in caves and we saw Virgin Gorda and Norman Island. I hope you are all doing well with your families.
The Fiederers
The Fiederers
July 4, 2008
Back in School
We are now in Emden and back in school for the last two days. Yesterday there was a party at the school all day and we mostly just walked around. Today was a regular school day and we got to see what school life is like in Emden. It is full of differences, but somehow still the same. During the third period we Americans got together and had our own class to catch up with each other and find out how we are doing. It sounds like everyone is in a nice family and that there are many fun events planned for this weekend. The weekend is spent with the families and I will see the students next on Monday at school - although they have my number and know how to reach me if needed. As of yet, I have no pictures to post because I have to find a way to 'convert' them from my camera card, but we'll see what we can do. For now know that all are here and well.
Frau Green
PS- the principal was very excited to receive our picture book!
Frau Green
PS- the principal was very excited to receive our picture book!
July 2, 2008
Hi Everyone
Hallo Kinder,
It sounds as if you are having a blast there. Thanks for the phone call with more details. I'm glad it was Frau Green and not me (Mom) who had to climb the 509 steps! I'm sure you will find your host families as excited as you are for this exchange. We are so happy for you to have this opportunity and know you will remember it always. We are very curious about which foods you are taking to. Any Oxenschwanzsuppe? We can't wait to see the pictures. Have fun in beautiful Emden.
Sarah and Phil Buchiero
It sounds as if you are having a blast there. Thanks for the phone call with more details. I'm glad it was Frau Green and not me (Mom) who had to climb the 509 steps! I'm sure you will find your host families as excited as you are for this exchange. We are so happy for you to have this opportunity and know you will remember it always. We are very curious about which foods you are taking to. Any Oxenschwanzsuppe? We can't wait to see the pictures. Have fun in beautiful Emden.
Sarah and Phil Buchiero
Enjoy your Independence!
The news on the blog has been really fun and interesting to check every day. Thank you to all the tired travellers taking the time to post updates! Call our cell phones this weekend Lynnie, if you have a chance.
Have fun in Emden!
We love you Lynnie - M & P
Have fun in Emden!
We love you Lynnie - M & P
cute
that is a nice picture, thanks i was missing cocoa. what did he think of the flag, did he try to eat it?
July 1, 2008
july 1 message
it is after midnight and the students are all in bed and hopefully fast asleep. i am in the hostel lobby havingsome alone time and calming down from a long day. this computer is difficult to use, so please excuse the typos. we are now in köln and onlyoneday away from emden, and we are getting anxious. it will be good to get there. today we climbedthe cathedral tower. tyler and dan counted 509 stairs, i think. it is a hot day and was quite a workout. we also took a tour all in german and learned about where young people in köln hang out. it has been a good day, but we were all readyfor bed.
several of you keep asking how we got to rothenburg back on day one. we met some nice people on the train who tried to help us find a bus and we discovered that there were no more. they were on their way to a friends wedding andthey asked him what we could do. he offered to drive us with help from a couple other guests. our other option wouldhavebeen to call the shadylooking taxi advertisement, and all the people were veryfriendly and helpful. we gave them one of our exchange books because they refused to take money.
well, it must be close to one and i am enjoying the quiet down here, but it is time to get some sleep.
frau green
it is after midnight and the students are all in bed and hopefully fast asleep. i am in the hostel lobby havingsome alone time and calming down from a long day. this computer is difficult to use, so please excuse the typos. we are now in köln and onlyoneday away from emden, and we are getting anxious. it will be good to get there. today we climbedthe cathedral tower. tyler and dan counted 509 stairs, i think. it is a hot day and was quite a workout. we also took a tour all in german and learned about where young people in köln hang out. it has been a good day, but we were all readyfor bed.
several of you keep asking how we got to rothenburg back on day one. we met some nice people on the train who tried to help us find a bus and we discovered that there were no more. they were on their way to a friends wedding andthey asked him what we could do. he offered to drive us with help from a couple other guests. our other option wouldhavebeen to call the shadylooking taxi advertisement, and all the people were veryfriendly and helpful. we gave them one of our exchange books because they refused to take money.
well, it must be close to one and i am enjoying the quiet down here, but it is time to get some sleep.
frau green
June 30, 2008
Hello
We are having an amazing time. We got toride up the Rhine and explor Bacharach with a really fun game. Then when we got back we explored a castle, and almost couldn't get out, it was a lot of fun. We are having a really nice time.
I think we have a group that like the explore a lot more then before, with lots of Lord of the Rings.
I think we have a group that like the explore a lot more then before, with lots of Lord of the Rings.
Hello to thoes 3742 miles away
Hey everone. Were all having alot of fun here in the big DE. So far weve had lots of big adventures and nothing but fun and hilarious times. We did watch the Euro Cup finals last night and were quite dissapointed when Germany lost, especially on such a bad goal. Well were all going to grab some food so goodbye for now and ill see you in a few weeks.
Hallo!
Hi Mother and Father,
I'm having a great time in Germany, although I question your methods of... light eating? Anyways, I might email you or call.
Aufwiedersehen!
Erich
I'm having a great time in Germany, although I question your methods of... light eating? Anyways, I might email you or call.
Aufwiedersehen!
Erich
Daring Adventurers
Hello parents.
It is almost 7 pm here and our day is coming towards the end. It has been a hot one - lots of sun and walking. We rode on the Rhein river and looked at castles. We toured the city of Bacharach and went on a photo scavenger hunt. Finally, we took a tour of the castle Rheinfels above our hostel. We went without a guide - with a map and info sheet - and we found many tunnels, towers, and caverns to explore. This is truly an adventurous group and they led us down many mysterious passage ways. A wonderful time was had by all! Well, Miss J and I are hungry and going to eat now. Greetings from all!
Frau Green
It is almost 7 pm here and our day is coming towards the end. It has been a hot one - lots of sun and walking. We rode on the Rhein river and looked at castles. We toured the city of Bacharach and went on a photo scavenger hunt. Finally, we took a tour of the castle Rheinfels above our hostel. We went without a guide - with a map and info sheet - and we found many tunnels, towers, and caverns to explore. This is truly an adventurous group and they led us down many mysterious passage ways. A wonderful time was had by all! Well, Miss J and I are hungry and going to eat now. Greetings from all!
Frau Green
Rose card part II
Good morning travelers (at this end). Have a nice river trip. Keep a close eye on the helmsman as you pass the Lorelei. We see that Rose's card worked. Yeah! Don't spend it all in one place, Rose. love, mom and dad
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