Wow, I am realising that the day before I return to the United States will be day one hundred! Today was very busy. After getting up this morning, I made sure that everything was in nice order, before the landlady’s assistant came to inspect my room. Then I worked on updating my blog.
I apologise for not yet posting pictures from Frankfurt (or anything recent). I hope to remedy this on Saturday.
The next order of the morning was to go into town and turn in some paperwork to the University regarding my room. Then, it was a quick run up to Oberstadt in order to attend the “going away lunch” that the study abroad program. The lunch was delicious. A full spread of more brunch food than anything, complete with eggs (they were amazingly delicious), bread, cold cuts, sliced cheeses, lochs, fruit, cake, juice, tea, and coffee.
Goodbyes were said, though not enjoyed, as nearly four months had succeeded in creating closer friendships for some than had been expected. For myself, I had not thought to meet as many different people and create as many varied contacts as I did. Having acquaintances all over North America (both the United States and Canada) could be advantageous, and fun, for future travel. Many hopes were expressed of seeing each other sooner or later. In one case, I think it will be sooner, as Marie and I are looking into meeting around Christmas time, as we will be in the same area for about a week. (We have already looked into what traditional German restaurants are around that location.)
After the luncheon, Niki and I set out on an epic shopping adventure, both of us trying to complete Christmas purchases so that they could be packed away. Around town, through Oberstadt and the main street, we foraged. Several hours later, having gotten our last mug of glühwein, we headed back to Studentendorf for pizza and a movie, as we are some of the few who were still around the dorms, and Niki is leaving in the morning.
Davi stopped by this evening to say goodbye. She and Marie have plans to leave early tomorrow morning for Dresden and Leipzig.
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