First is a little disclosure for those of you that happen to read both my blog as well as Ryan's. If you see duplicate photos it is because I am waiting for my camera to be sent from California to Germany. So....for now Ryan and I are sharing which means we may end up with the same photos at times. However, I take photos more frequently so I will have a lot more photos to share once I recieve my camera. Okay...on with the post.
This Sunday was spent at a lovely country ranch. Another potential counselor of the camp I am working at this summer teaches riding in Amelsburen, just outside of Münster. The point of the trip was to meet her and watch how she works. She is German and grew up just outside Münster, but has family in New Zealand and has spent a lot of time there. So, naturally, her English is very good. Aside from teaching riding she also coaches
vaulting teams. I felt a little silly. I am sure I have seen this before, but it never really clicked that it was popular anywhere. Vaulting is a combination of dance and gymnastics all done on a trotting horse. A team was practicing while we were there so we watched for a short while. Impressive.
The day was warm and beautiful and the relaxed atmosphere was welcome. Aside from the many horses were a few goats, rams, kangaroos (yes, kangaroos) and a peacock. A very colorful cast of characters indeed. I loved how green and vast the space was, beautiful flowers. Just once we saw a regional train quietly whiz past in the near distance. It is nice to know that sort of tranquility is so accessible from the inner city. By bicycle I would be able to be in similar surroundings in 20 minutes. And it is flat so riding the bike is not even so tiring.
Now, two days later, I am quite sick. It seems to be going around here and I usually have a pretty good immune system, but I am all out of wack with the time and climate change. My body doesn't know what to do. I
finally got my mattress today and am
so happy. Tonight will be my first of many nights in my very own bed in Germany. WooHoo! I will now celebrate by passing out in said bed. Good night.
This Sunday was spent at a lovely country ranch. Another potential counselor of the camp I am working at this summer teaches riding in Amelsburen, just outside of Münster. The point of the trip was to meet her and watch how she works. She is German and grew up just outside Münster, but has family in New Zealand and has spent a lot of time there. So, naturally, her English is very good. Aside from teaching riding she also coaches vaulting teams. I felt a little silly. I am sure I have seen this before, but it never really clicked that it was popular anywhere. Vaulting is a combination of dance and gymnastics all done on a trotting horse. A team was practicing while we were there so we watched for a short while. Impressive.
The day was warm and beautiful and the relaxed atmosphere was welcome. Aside from the many horses were a few goats, rams, kangaroos (yes, kangaroos) and a peacock. A very colorful cast of characters indeed. I loved how green and vast the space was, beautiful flowers. Just once we saw a regional train quietly whiz past in the near distance. It is nice to know that sort of tranquility is so accessible from the inner city. By bicycle I would be able to be in similar surroundings in 20 minutes. And it is flat so riding the bike is not even so tiring.
Now, two days later, I am quite sick. It seems to be going around here and I usually have a pretty good immune system, but I am all out of wack with the time and climate change. My body doesn't know what to do. I finally got my mattress today and am so happy. Tonight will be my first of many nights in my very own bed in Germany. WooHoo! I will now celebrate by passing out in said bed. Good night.
3 comments:
Hopefully a good rest in your new bed will help get you better sooner. The country looks beautiful and I am quite impressed with the vaulting team as well. Miss you!!
*blushing*
So... I am outting myself here... I had this story that Germany was all cold and grey and built of cinderblock, without anything warm or fuzzy or colorful.
You can imagine my surprise, I am sure, when I browsed through your blog this morning and saw RED rooftops and horses and lush, green grass. WOW! I am looking forward to creating a new story about Germany as I witness your journey there.
Thinking of you, with love,
A
Funny Ang....
I think that is a common misconception. Much of the country, including the town I am living in, was completely demolished by the war. But they have done a good job at rebuilding their cities. While the architecture is sometimes not as beautiful as other European countries the people are very warm and open. They value their time in the outdoors and so have many parks and forests the can spend time in. And they also value their community so spend a lot of time out of their home with friends and family.
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