Expectation vs. Reality

The flight here, at first I was a bit nervous but then it was rather exciting after the take off. I find landing on planes to be fun. 

Landing in Berlin and seeing old friends was the best feeling. It was hot and we might have been tired in London and on the plane, but as soon as we got through the check and got out luggages, it was an excited greeting time. Meeting Sarah again and her parents for the first time, I was a bit nervous at first, but they were extremely welcoming. 

As the days have passed, I am amazed by all the things they do in a day.  Walking and taking public transportation is something that we cannot do in Arkansas. I'm rather jealous as I have come to enjoy this easier way of trransportation. For the houses, I always assumed they were short and small. To my surprise, Sarah's house is several floors with two-three rooms on each floor. It's cute and I want to take a miny German house home with me now. Haha. 

As for the traffic, yeah that was a HUGE surprise. With the way they drive you would assume that there would be many accidents but there really isn't. Atleast from what I have seen (which is none). 

School is better. A lot better. I like their school system and it makes since. Now, only if America would follow it. I wish the students would try to talk to me though. It's difficult when they just stare and you don't know hwat to do. Also, enjoying hte higher height here. 

The people, there are a olot of differences between how we act in Arkansas, compared to here. The times we say sorry are different from one another. They also hug everytime they greet. It was weird at first, especially when you just meet someone, give them a hand shake and when they leave they give you a hug. But now it's just a normal greeting for me. 

As of now, I'm enjoying it.