The last few days have been pretty hectic. I arrived in Frankfurt on Friday morning and visited an old family friend in Wiesbaden-Delkenheim. I had Broetchen for breakfast, pizza for lunch, and Bratwurst for dinner.
I stayed up all day, yet still was unable to sleep more than 4 hours during the night. I had an orientation from 8 am to 1 pm and had to leave immediately for Parsberg. Upon arrival I met one of my colleagues and she told me everything she could remember about the assignment and all the meetings I needed to attend. Next we went on a tour of the Post and after that I headed back to my Hotel zum Hirschen. (So far a 12 hour day)
I had a fantastic dinner at my hotel (roast beef with vegetables in broth, fried potatoes, "Virsing", horse raddish, and berries), tried to get some sleep, but woke up after 2 hours. I finally gave up trying to sleep and decided to start reading my transition report, making a schedule of my daily/weekly activities, and set up a daily routine.
The breakfast buffet was heavenly. Tons of bread, cheese, cold cuts, cereals, homemade jams, yoghurt, eggs, and a little chocolate Easter bunny. (Took a 2-hour nap around noon...jet lag is affecting more than I thought it would)
I feel a bit out of place here. Even though I speak pretty good German, they know I'm American, and it is hard to understand much of the Bavarian dialect. I will get it. I keep getting turned around and driving on the narrow roads in the village is a challenge for me. New signs, new speed limits, and a different right away ruling. Driving on the Autobahn was fun...I didn't go more than 90 mph...not more than maybe once or twice.
Well it is time to eat again. It is white asparagus season and I will take advantage of one or two of the 10 or more asparagus dishes. I can't wait.
Tomorrow is my first day at work, plus I will move into the Sunny Lodge on the Post (base). So, it will be a fun packed day. See you soon. :) Sonja
PS. My computer suddenly switched to German and running the spell checker, I have nothing but yellow hi lites. Please, excuse any mistakes.
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