Servus!

Servus! Verstehen Sie? Ohhh du spricht nur ein bischen Deutsch? Ok, ja ja.

Oh wait. You dont speak german? Well welcome to my life over the past few days. I am in Munich staying in Andi’s flat (a friend from laval) discovering Germany and it’s wonders. Just yesterday we borrowed Andi’s mother’s car and drove to Neuschwanstein, first stopping at the Wieskirche. We drove through scenic, curvy and very very narrow roads in an audi3. But it was beautiful despite the clouds and I even managed to get a glimpse of the beginning of the Alps. We also managed to arrive at Neuschwanstein before the clouds and rain enveloped it. It was beautiful and magicial, although our tour guide was less than enchanting. We then drove back to Andi’s parents for typical Bavarian food: Pretzels, bread, meat, cheese, and radishes (fresh from the garden), and of course mustard (to go with the pretzels). So there I was, sitting in a Bavarian home, in a village of 2000 people, surrounded by German, and although I must admit to understanding little to none of what they were saying when they talked amongst themselves, I managed to explain a little bit about myself, and string enough coherent phrases together to make an acceptable, albeit limited, conversation with his parents. Someday I will be able to speak german well enough so I won’t have to look helpless and like a lost puppy on a regular basis. But don’t you worry, I’ve got that look down. Perhaps I will greet you with it upon my return…