Day 12 and 13

I have been so busy that I've haven't been able to blog to my followers at home. When I last left off, the FOF students went to the school muesum on Wednesday. The tour was very infromative on the history of schooling in Germany. The museum talked about how teachers sometime had 100 students in a class and had to teach obedience, reading, writing, and math. Also, the muesum was set up in sections of how the education system developed over time beginning with monks as teachers, corporal punishment being allowed, to the time of the control of Hitler, to what school is today. Overall, the museum was interesting and informative.

It was yet another rainy day so the city rally was cancelled. Instead, the FOF students went to the cathedral in Friedrichshafen. The view inside was absolutely gorgeous with the architecture, paintings, the old wood work, and the sense of calmness. We then walked across town to another church where we had the opportunity to climb the bell tower and view the city. I've recently learned that I'm not the greatest with heights without the moral support of another person. I don't know why I put myself through these kind of things...but oh well, I think it's worth it!!! The climb up was bareable with the stairs stopping every so often. The view at the top of the bell tower was amazing!! The walk down the stairs wasn't but I succeed!! That night, a bunch of FOF students went to a local club in Friedrichshafen to enjoy the night, but were told not to stay out to long due to our trip to Munich tomorrow!!!

The day of traveling to Munich finally arrived! The rain didn't work for our advantage but the trip was still in full swing. Forty, sleepy American and German students participated in the 2 hour bus ride to Munich and was ready to see the beautiful city. When we arrived, we had a tour guide come onto the bus and give us information about the city. The bus stopped at the Nuremberg Castle, which was a beautiful, white castle that gathered many tourists. Later, we were given five hours to enjoy Munich as we pleased. My group ate the Hard Rock Cafe and then went shopping. Our final activity was watching the Glockenspiel clock, which is a clock in the cathedral that rotates dancing figures at the hours of 12, 1, and 5. It was such a neat thing to see.

After we arrived home, a group of girls went over a to a fellow FOF student's house and had a sleepover. The typical sleepover food was provided: chocolate, gummy bears, chips, homemade pizza with corn, and banana juice!!! In the morning, we managed to make german chocolate chip pancakes that were delicious.