Munich and Bad Wiessee, Germany

Last Friday, I took a train (and a bus) to Munich to visit Rosalie. We met in Geneva a few months ago and became fast friends. I had such a great time being with her and her incredibly sweet family. They were wonderful hosts!

We spent Friday afternoon in Munich. We walked around, saw a lot of the big sites, and had a late lunch in a cafe overlooking the town hall.

The next day, we stayed in her village, which is about 40 minutes from Munich. Bad Wiessee, her hometown, is on Lake Tegernsee. We walked along the lake, through the old town, and then took a boat ride to the other side of the lake to see her old school. The whole building houses the school, the Duke's residence, a church, and a brewery/restaurant. We ate lunch in the restaurant and I tried some new things. I really liked all the German food I tried. I didn't eat much meat (I'm not a big fan), but the rest was really delicious. Especially the breads and pastries.

Reiberdatschi...potato pancakes with applesauce

The weather was beautiful for the first two days! Unfortunately, we woke up the next day to snow. But they are used to it so it didn't change any of our plans. Up next is a trip to a castle and a day trip to Innsbruck, Austria!

Back to Reality

After a bus ride, a missed train, and 8 hours of travel, I made it back to Geneva last night from the best vacation I've had in a while. I spent the past five days with my friend Rosalie in Germany. It was so nice to be with her family and see the cities around her hometown. I could not have asked for a better holiday. There is definitely more to come with lots of pictures, but I just wanted to check in since I haven't posted in a week or so!

The last day we were there, we got these super cute bracelets. They are from the company Leaf and I'm in love with all of their jewelry. So simple and pretty. We got matching ones because why not?!

Thanks, Rosalie, for such an amazing weekend. I'm so thankful I met you in Geneva those months ago. Can't imagine life without you! Now we have to figure out a way for you to come to the States :)

Christmas Market - Montreux, Switzerland

One of the best parts of Europe is the Christmas markets. Everything is just so Christmas-y and happy! I went to the market in Montreux with Rosalie last week. It was freezing, but so fun. We made candles, drank hot tea, tried some chocolate, and admired all the pretty booths. And I rode my first ferris wheel! I always imagined myself riding one at a fair somewhere in the States. But this was so much better. You can't beat a ferris wheel at Christmas overlooking Lake Geneva.

 

Feeding Ducks

I have met a lot of really great people while I've been abroad. One of them is Rosalie. Even though we've only known each other for a very short time, I feel like it's been forever. I'm so so thankful for her friendship. We are both au pairs and have a lot in common. Plus it's always good when you can connect with someone on things like One Direction :)

We've spent a couple of days in Geneva together. One of those days involved feeding ducks. We felt like little children and it was wonderful.

Central Perk

There is an actual coffee shop named Central Perk right here in Geneva. I was so excited because who knew a real one existed?! I went with a friend this past weekend to check it out. Being the big FRIENDS fans that we are, we were in heaven. The coffee wasn't that great, but the atmosphere more than made up for it. There were red couches everywhere, signs with references to the show, and they even had a TV playing episodes from season six. There were all kinds of people hanging out; it felt just how I imagine the real Central Perk would be. The only things missing were Phoebe playing the guitar, Rachel serving our coffee, and the rest of the gang hanging out.

After we got coffee here, we went to Starbucks and got more coffee. I definitely think I had my caffeine fill for the week.

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In unrelated news: I go home three weeks from today!! Just 21 more days. I can do it.