Evening edition

Third full day here and I faced my first "catastrophe". Luckily, it turned out just fine.

I was supposed to pick up the younger girl, Gesa, at 4:00pm from school. So at 3:15 I walked out the door and went to the bus. The bus was late and after 30 minutes of waiting, two of them came at the same time. So I hopped on, thinking I would only be a bit late. Suddenly the bus took a detour and we are at the last stop and I am not near her school nor do I know where I am. No problem, I have a cell phone. Oh wait, I left the family's number in my school bag. Ok, I will call home and get it. Cell phone doesn't work. Find a pay phone. Wont accept credit card. No one speaks English. I am crying and having visions of being sent home tomorrow. Finally I get change and call my Grandma who gives me the correct number so I can call the family. Gesa is safe and sound at school and they come find me on a street corner. We arrive home only an hour late. I was terrified!

This morning I went to my first German class. I am the only student in my class from the US and it is taught only in German. I feel like a fish out of water, but I did OK picking up on what she was saying. I suppose this is probably the best way to learn!

Otherwise I am just trying to be patient with my adjustment. I have been feeling much more homesick than I expected. But everyone keeps telling me it will get better. Until then, I am trying to keep my mind on my job and school.

Until next time!