Yesterday I was at a bar for the ‘normal’ Monday night meet up with friends. It is also a chance to meet new people, hang out and enjoy the 1 Euro beers. There I was introduced to this Germany guy and in the start of almost all conversations here the question gets asked “Where are you from?” I did the normal saying “I’m from Colorado” (and I say Colorado with Great Pride), and this guy looked at me and said “How can anyone live in Colorado, there is nothing there.” I was just completely shocked. Granite, Colorado isn’t New York City, or San Francisco, but in my opinion Colorado has so much to offer, and there is so much there. This comment goes along with some of the other that I’ve heard when I say that I’m from Colorado like “Is Colorado in Canada?” (NO), or “Is Colorado south of Texas?” (There is the Gulf of Mexico south of Texas, but nope, no Colorado).

Halloween was a very eventful Holiday here. Although Germans (and by that I mean Europeans) don’t really celebrate Halloween, there was still a huge party with costumes. My Halloween started with some of my ‘North American’ friends for the favorite past time of pumpkin carving, and pumpkin seed roasting (they were so yummy!). On Halloween an Italian girl put on the Halloween party. So coming from the US I decided that I needed a good/unique/fun costume. So what was I? The famous Statue of Liberty. I just had to show some good ol’ American Pride. Two of my friends (Angela and Priscilla) were grapes, and I think that was by far the best idea/costume that anyone had.

Angela (Purple/Blue Grape), Shawn (Huck Fin), Priscilla (Green Grape)

This past weekend I had a good friend of mine (also from Colorado) come visit me. It was a great chance to catch up and show her where I’m living. (The more I explore Bamberg, the more I love this city.) Michelsberg, und staat Bamberg

What Amy and I accomplished this weekend…
Breaking windows: Not the right time of year for a broken window, but hopefully it’ll be getting fixed soon.
Watching The OC: Yes, I have corrupted Amy into the wonderful world of The OC. I had to show her what she was missing out on.
Exploring/Shopping around Bamberg: I was able to show her my favorite shops, and the castles and churches on the hills.

Amy and Molly