I finally got a real German Christmas. Jana invited me round to her parents' house for Christmas dinner last night, and it was just amazing. I almost got tearful after dinner because I hadn't had a real family dinner since July. They treated me so well, and there was real German Christmas food, and Christmas decorations, a tree, and a huge Advent wreath hanging from the kitchen ceiling.
It made my Christmas.
I even got a Christmas present - a hand made chocolate angel and a book for Hamburg on foot. I'll be putting it to use today and tomorrow. It really pulled me out of the dolldrums and being round a happy family round Christmas time was just pure enjoyment. I had a smile on my face as soon as everyone was happy to see me. I can't thank Jana or her family enough.
One thing her brother will always have to brag about is that he met someone who was in Lord of the Rings. Apparently he's a huge fan, and being eleven years old, I think this encounter is something to treasure. He spent hours asking me what I did, where things were filmed, and just looking in plain awe. It just brings a smile to my face to think about how excited he was. My Dad was right, Christmas is a time for children, so it's best to spend some time with them.
As for today, I'll be attempting the great feat of preparing for my departure. I have to go to the postshop and purchase some boxes to send stuff home in, and look into sending my guitar. I think it'll still be cheaper than excess baggage seeing as I have four legs to my trip.
There's also a dinner with Pierre-Luc and his sister tonight. Pierre-Luc is the nicest guy I've met. He's from Lyon, and is a typical French man. But he's such a pleasure to be around, so hopefully tonight will be a great time.
With that, I must depart. Things to do and all that. I need to get the ball rolling.
It made my Christmas.
I even got a Christmas present - a hand made chocolate angel and a book for Hamburg on foot. I'll be putting it to use today and tomorrow. It really pulled me out of the dolldrums and being round a happy family round Christmas time was just pure enjoyment. I had a smile on my face as soon as everyone was happy to see me. I can't thank Jana or her family enough.One thing her brother will always have to brag about is that he met someone who was in Lord of the Rings. Apparently he's a huge fan, and being eleven years old, I think this encounter is something to treasure. He spent hours asking me what I did, where things were filmed, and just looking in plain awe. It just brings a smile to my face to think about how excited he was. My Dad was right, Christmas is a time for children, so it's best to spend some time with them.
As for today, I'll be attempting the great feat of preparing for my departure. I have to go to the postshop and purchase some boxes to send stuff home in, and look into sending my guitar. I think it'll still be cheaper than excess baggage seeing as I have four legs to my trip.
There's also a dinner with Pierre-Luc and his sister tonight. Pierre-Luc is the nicest guy I've met. He's from Lyon, and is a typical French man. But he's such a pleasure to be around, so hopefully tonight will be a great time.
With that, I must depart. Things to do and all that. I need to get the ball rolling.
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