Today went for BIG WALK with the fire-brigade through the forest surrounding Nieste - it was really beautiful. Following this was lunch with the fire - bridade. YUM! Later in the day was the christmas-tree bonfire. On the saturday the fire-brigade goes around the town to collect all the christmas trees and collects a small donation for the brigade at the same time. Then on the sunday the trees are set alight - it really has to be seen. Yesterday Benny played I...

Hallo School going good. Its a bit better, once we have got going. Having a ball. Early days are killing me! I have to get up at 6.00 to catch the bus at 6.45 which goes to Kaufungen. Then I go to uni via the city centre (Königsplatz). Tomorrow going to a club in the city. Nothing much planned for saturday and on sunday there is a big function with the Nieste Firebrigade - should be cool! Hope you are all well and will chat soon - pretty tired right n...

Hallo Alle Well been in Kassel few days now. Had my first day of classes today which was ... interesting. There were quite alot of younger students there, most of which were Brazilian, so they kind of interrupted the class alot which was kind of annoying. But then it was cool to speak German to Portugese speaking Brazilians at the same time. There are also a couple of Americans, and also some Saudi Arabia, Syria and Mozambique I think. Class dragged on a bit, bu...

Hallo Alle Well been in Kassel few days now. Had my first day of classes today which was ... interesting. There were quite alot of younger students there, most of which were Brazilian, so they kind of interrupted the class alot which was kind of annoying. But then it was cool to speak German to Portugese speaking Brazilians at the same time. There are also a couple of Americans, and also some Saudi Arabia, Syria and Mozambique I think. Class dragged on a bit, bu...

Guten Morgen I've arrived safely and sound in Kassel (Nieste) and having an absolute ball. It is as if I never left the family we - I cant believe its been more than 5 years since I have left! Birgit (Mum) picked me up from the station and we drove to see Benny at work. Then we came home and slowly I unpacked and got ready for the next 4 weeks, where I will be here (except for weekends). Today for once it is snowing but it is raining ... but at least for now ...