On my first day here, my host mom saw her friend as we were approaching the house and invited her to coffee (an afternoon kick). We sat and drank coffee and I got to meet the friend. She was super friendly and insisted I join her husband for soccer practice that night with the "Old Men's" team. Sure enough, at 6:30 he was outside and we went and played soccer together. Every day I am here I see more and more friendly connections like this one.
This past weekend the Dorf had its annual fest to celebrate a good harvest (I think, based on old church tradition). They set up in the square (75yds x 75 yds) with a tent for food and beer, as well as tables to stand around and talk in. Tucked in different parking lots were different rides. Well, actually, just this one:
Kleinsblittersdorf is very friendly and it creates a noticeably different environment than my previous living situation in Cologne (more family oriented and social).
And here is "the main drag" :
My host family goes to the catholic church shown above- I am excited to go with them next week.
My host mom is a really awesome cook. I feel like a giant 22 year old baby eating real, home-cooked meals again. Especially when I go double-down on dessert:
This last week, I got to fulfill a lifelong dream by playing on clay-tennis courts with my host brother:
Back in Saarbruecken:
I think I know how I will make millions while I am here in Germany: onesie-pajama import/export business:
On Tuesday I borrowed a bike and road to German class. In Saarbruecken I passed this awesome park/water-feature built from the remains of an old industrial building by the river:
And here is what France, between Kleinblittersdorf and Saarbruecken, along the bike path, looks like:
The 13km ride in the morning and afternoon was very enjoyable despite the wet weather.
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