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Two years ago:
Hallo alles!
Today was very pleasant. I used German for the
very first time in a real life situation. I was always
understood, although I think my grammar must have
been atrocious!
The Germans around me were so very helpful and
friendly. I met an author Stefan Müller and his
lovely wife. I didn't photograph them, but they were
extremely helpful and friendly on the train and
since the original train to Frankfurt went kaput in
Köln (Cologne) they directed me to where I needed
to change cars in Mannheim. Without them, I might
have gotten lost. I actually ended up meeting my
destination about an hour earlier than by my
original itinerary!
I tried to look up Stefan online, but the name is too
common, and so I do not think I'll find him that way.
I am settled in my accommodations, and just have set
up my computer, in order to type this message.
Right now I am having my first German Beer in
Germany as I type this. I am overwhelmed with
excitement and anticipation regarding what will
be in the upcoming weeks.
May all of us have the same success with learning
as I am now having.
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