Germany Adventure Day 1

Guten Tag! Or maybe it is really more appropriate to say Guten Nacht ~ the time change has left most of us a little out of sorts. Other than that, the first day here has been amazing. All of the families were there to welcome us straight off the buses, so no one felt left out. They seemed so genuinely excited that it helped a lot of us feel more comfortable and less nervous about meeting our new family. Bietinghiem is beautiful - and so historic! The unique architecture and quaint little shops have caused many group members to already start filling up space on their camera's memory cards. My host family has been nothing but kind and welcoming, and have already started trying to fatten me up by feeding me lots of kuchen (cakes). So far, the trip has been an incredible experience - and we've only been here for 24 hours! I can't wait to see what types of adventure, learning, and opportunities for musical and cultural growth await us in the next two weeks! I especially look forward to seeing Neuschwanstein Castle and the Ulm Cathedral tomorrow - the sightseeing, architecure, and history promise an interesting trip. And really, what girl hasn't dreamed about living in the Magic Kingdom's castle - or any castle for that matter! Bye for now...