participants. After a long day of travel, we all woke up around 6:30
to head off to school with our hosts, whom we shadowed throughout the
day. Unlike GBS, the German school ends at 1:00. Some students went to
French classes, while others enjoyed Math, German, Chemistry, Music,
and Latin. After school, most students returned home for about an
hour. At 2:30, we returned to school, this time only meeting there
briefly before kayaking for just under two hours. Some chose to make
this a competitive activity, while others enjoyed it in a leisurely
way. Luckily, only two boats were tipped. Returning to the land, some
students participated in a basketball game with the Germans, while
others began to enjoy the spoils of the "Grillparty" or barbecue.
The food was great, featuring bratwurst and pork, as well as a variety
of salads, along with some fruits and vegetables. Following dinner,
many Americans played a game of soccer with the German students, while
the less "football" inclined (like myself) just enjoyed each others
company. Some Americans followed their hosts to the nearby beach,
where they had a lovely evening, while others returned home to spend
time with their host families. Overall this was an incredibly
enjoyable and educational day, and I look forward to many more to
come. - Declan
Today was our first full day in Leipzig! A busy and fun day began with our visit to the school of our exchange partners. While many of us rode in the car with our partners, myself included, several of us rode bikes with our partners to school where classes began at 7:30, an early rise. The headmaster of the school welcomed us to the school and we spent our day with our partners, sitting in their classes and enjoying the different classroom settings. At 2:30 we met at the lake behind the school, where we prepared for canoeing! I cannot tell you for how long we were out canoeing for time simply ran by as we glided in the lake, down a path for such canoers and kayakers, into another lake, and returned a little wet, and a little tired for the most part. Games of basketball with some of us guys, a few of our partners, and solid minutes from none other than our star player Mr. Meyer. After, we enjoyed a tasty barbeque with pasta, salad, and other delicious dishes, as well as a small game of soccer with our partners. Some of us and our partners made plans to go to the beach, while some of us returned home to our families. It was another fun-filled day and we look forward to the days ahead! -Shawn
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