Seven Days Until Germany!

One week from today I will be at Sea-Tac International Airport on my way to Iceland for the German American Partnership Program. We will be staying in Iceland for two days and then on July 1st we will leave for Germany. While in Germany for three weeks we will be attending Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium in Tuttlingen, Germany and local tourist attractions.

I am so excited to explore the country of Germany and experience a whole new culture. The land of where my ancestors lived before moving to America. I never left the United States, so this will be a whole new experience. I am also nervous because while in Germany I have to speak German most of the time. Even though I just finished learning my second year of German, I am still terrified that I will make a fool out of myself.

In October of 2011 my exchange partner, Lea Bauer came to America to experience the American life. During her visit in America we went to Seattle, Olympic Game Farm, Forks, La Push, Homecoming Game, Homecoming Dance, and went Trick or Treating. Even though she was only in America for three weeks we became close friends.

It has been eight months since I have last seen Lea. I am so excited to see her again and get to meet her family in just a couple of days. I can't believe that I am finally going to Germany and experience a once in a life time experience.

Lea and I on Halloween 2011