Academy Field Study: On to Munich!

This morning we all said a sad farewell to our wonderful Leipzig host families and boarded a tram, then a train, and were on our way to Munich. The train ride lasted four and a half hours, but I spent most of the time snacking, writing in my journal, reading, and playing cards. Okay, I basically spent the entire time playing cards. My highlight was definitely beating Brian at Egyptian Rat Screw, which for parents who don't know, can be the longest card game ever. I also learned a new card game, "Lucky," from Shawn, which became rather addicting for our entire table. We also played Speed, BS, and several other card games.

After the train ride, we walked to our Youth Hostel, enjoying the sun and warm weather (warmer than Leipzig, but much cooler than Chicago!). After learning the rules, figuring out how to open the room doors, and getting settled into our rooms, we all went to a Festival for dinner and a little souvenir shopping. At around eight, we walked over to the Olympic Village (home of the 1974 Olympics, the last time Germany hosted the Olympics), which we will be touring tomorrow. We took an elevator up to the top of the Olympic Tower and watched the sunset.

Afterwards we went back to the Hostel, and a few of us went down to the Disco for some dancing. - Jordan