Stuff and Things I've Done

With as many people as there are in Berlin, everyone has a different story.
I've met refugees from Syria and Poland in a class that is set up to teach German as a second language. They are incredibly fluent for the time they have spent with the language. It was fun getting to know them and how much they have in common with us.
I've also met people who don't speak a lick of English, but are some of the kindest people I've met. They made sure we had no way to go home hungry, serving us a 4 course meal with homemade foods!

I also really love my host family. They make sure that I always have everything I need and more. We've gone sightseeing many times, and I feel like I've gotton to know Berlin more than a tour ever could teach me. Their little dog, Timmy is one of the cutest things ever. He's loved by all.
We've also done a lot of shopping! You'd be suprised how hard it is to find a gift for father's day here! They have amazing stores (... Pull & Bear) that we don't have. But then again, buying stuff is really fun!

Nele, Liz, Mary, and I have also formed a squad. I'm really glad to know them because they are amazing people and wonderful friends. We've done lots of shopping together. We also went to the zoo where we saw so many different animals that wouldn't be in Berlin; lions and tigers and bears, oh my! They had so many different kinds of bears (my favorite animal) which is the symbol of the city.

On Sunday, Nele and I saw the musical, Tanz der Vampire. It was one of the coolest things I've seen. Even though the entire show was in German, it was easily understood. Most of the songs had some repetition, which made it easier to trnaslate too. It was funny and romantic and everything I could have wanted. 

Sometimes the Germans tell me that they are a little bit of an American and they buy clothing with English phrases and dream of going to places like New York and California. It's really difficult to find something that sasy "BERLIN" outside of the really tourist-y shops. But, reguardless, the people I've met really love their city, and I'd like to think that I'm going back a little bit German too.