pictures are worth a thousand words, or in this case, 151,000 words

lets talk about a busy week in pictures. 

pictures include Strasbourg, France, Schwarzwald, Rodelbahn, Frankfurt, Cathedrals, German countryside, delightful food, Chloe's lack of a fashion sense since she only brought something like 20 articles of clothing, Hessenpark, lots of cheese, gorgeous breads, my 7 mile bike ride through the farming fields of germany, and probably a few other random things.

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer breaks. 

Got news that it's a possibility my best friend may be coming to stay with me the last 2 weeks of my 9 week adventure :) I'm the happiest girl alive right now!!

boys are crazy and hard to live with. especially coming from a family of all girls! 

mission papers go in in 2 weeks! The church is true, i promise it is.

attended German institute last night with two boys who were kind enough to be my ride. No one bullied me, but no one talked to me either.... so I don't know which is better ;) i think i'll make it here in Germany...

have fun going your various ways everyone. It's been a pleasure getting to know all you.

until my next adventure...

xxx

Chloe

Too busy

So much is going on. So many pictures. Ill show you all later. 

Just know I'm having a good time. 

Pictures are on Facebook if you want to see them. 

Updates. Germany day 4

My Germans not horrible, but sentences and communication are terrifying. Ill stick to my words. 

Today was Bad Homborg. I was a little picture happy... I have to be! Castles and shopping and huge courtyards. Loved it. 

Off to Strasbourg, France tomorrow. We're having LOVELY weather, so hopefully it continues. It's been about 24-27ish degrees (mid-upper 70's). 

I also realized that gas here is about 8$ a gallon! And they fill up on diesel gas. Strange, isn't it? 

Also, the bus systems are very fast here! Busted London and Italy all in one day! 

Day one in Germany

My closest friends drove me to the airport, dropped me off, and waved goodbye- for the last time in 2 years. I cried a little, but not as much as I thought  I would. As long as I didn't think of their names, I was okay. 

After having the craziest week ever, it's safe to say I haven't slept at all. So once I boarded the first plight, I was out. I was awake for a total of one hour that flight. 

We had a 3 hour layover (kill me) in Detroit waiting for our flight to Frankfurt. Our flight was completely full.. Weird, huh? 

We arrived after the longest 9 hours of my life to find that our luggage had been delayed. Nana was not a happy camper. 

We finally got our luggage and arrived at Alison's. it's so adorable here. We're obviously related. I'm excited for our projects this summer. 

Germany is gorgeous. Very green, lots of trees. It looks like a big yellow and green grid sheet from the sky. I think I'll love it when it rains. 

We went to the market to get bread and cheese for lunch. I think I was made for this place- bread and cheese all the time? Yes please! And the chocolate isle... Don't get me started. 

Had a lovely dinner and a walk to the  duck pond. It's gorgeous everywhere you go- do much history. I'm dying! 

I was so exhausted I couldn't even keep my eyes open when talking to someone. 

I'm dirty and have sticky sour stuff in my hair, but I'm glad I'm here- despite what I'm leaving at home. It'll be a good summer. 

France on Friday. Bon jour! 

Missing you all terribly xxx

The best way to end a chapter

Pictures speak a thousand words 

The love I have for the people in these moments will forever be with me. I hope and pray they stay with me till I die. No one gets better than these guys. They've left a lasting impression- one I won't ever forget. 

So much love was felt today, I'm okay to go now.