Dinner at Obere Muehlbruecke

23. Geburtstag

Monday morning, I was woken by Miss Scala, who wanted to be the first to wish me a happy birthday. After all, who wouldn't want to hear all about kangaroo hunting first thing in the morning?! It was a rather quiet day, which was just how I wanted it to be. Spent the afternoon hanging around with some buddies, trying to avoid the summer heat. Then we picked up a few groceries and made some dinner together. Since it was warm, we ditched our idea of having Bratkartoffeln (pan roasted potatoes with onion and bacon) and made a whole lot of salad with grilled chicken instead. Quite tasty! Paula made a British Trifle for dessert, which got renamed the "stripy-layered fun cake" at some point during the evening, and I made a pumpkin pie. After dinner, dessert and some German bubbly, we met up with a bigger group for a few drinks. We ended up at the Palm Tree Terrace of Haas Saele (where Zach, Katie P & I had celebrated New Year's). It was beautiful! It's outside with a view of the Bamberg Cathedral, and the best part is that there are comfy outdoor swinging chairs :) Unfortunately I had to work the next morning, so I didn't stay out all that late. Nonetheless, it was a very nice day.

Grill Time

Goodbye BBQ

Yesterday, the Bavarian Fulbrighters trekked out to Munich for a last get-together. Those of us there early enough got some breakfast before heading over to the Monopteras in the English Garden. It was warm, sunny and wonderful: perfect weather for cartwheels, beer, and some kickball! We even glimpsed a woman doing a photo shoot for one of those "gas station calendars." woah nelly! After a stop back at Tengelmann's, we had all the supplies we needed for a big goodbye BBQ over at Katie's on the Panzerwiesen (Tankmeadows). It was a great BBQ with about 5 kilos of meat, lots of chips, and beer. It marked the end of our year as Fulbrighters. Katie made a wonderful toast, and we spent hours telling funny stories from the year. Like all good things, it went by too quickly. Already some of the Fulbrighters are heading home, ready to start the next thing. Yet somehow, I don't think this is an end. After all, there are already plans to meet in November!

Eagles of Death Metal

Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age

Went to a big ol' rock concert in the Serenadenhof of Nuernberg on Tuesday night. It was kind of a whim, but Aimee, John, Paula, Dai & I had a blast. The opening band was Eagles of Death Metal, who "loved us hard." The musicians were all characters, and the music was one of a kind. Despite the massive mosh pit near the front, the venue was awesome. It was an inner courtyard with all standing room. That meant that we could get right up close and personal with the bands :) yay! I almost caught the EofDM's drumstick (btw...the drummer was a girl and was absolutely amazing!) but missed when it looked like it was going to hit me in the eye. doh.

OH lordy was reunions fun !