What a way to top off the weekend!!!
Today was FANTASTIC!! It was a combination of all the reasons I’ve wanted to study abroad.
I met up with Herr Küpper at 7:45 this morning to head into Weilerswist. I ran 2 minutes (due to running) late today because I failed to learn how to read the subway times for Sunday. (Lesson Learned!!!)
Today is the 700th anniversary of Weilerswist so the town had a celebration. J Since the bank is right on Kölnerstraße (where the fest was being held) we were able to set up shop right in front of the building. We had roulette for prizes, a climbing wall and information at the stand. Prizes included stuffed animals, pens, gummi bears, piggy banks in the shape of frogs and a lottery ticket for the banks personal drawing they hold monthly. (Herr Küpper let me take home a piggy bank and a bear! I also received some tickets for helping out J)We had a car under our tent to show what they could win if they got a lottery ticket and had the winning numbers. (picture shows our tent).
After we set everything up Herr Küpper took me down to listen to the Bürgermeister (or Mayor) give a little speech to start the celebration. There were so many people in costumes from all of the different eras and cultures of Weilerswist, along with delectable scents that filled the air. There were waffles and cakes, doughnuts and Danishes, everything homemade and ready to eat! It was a homier version of Pütchzen’s Markt without all of the rides. There were games for kids and adults and tons of homemade crafts to buy. It was just wonderful.
At our tent we had children come up to spin the wheel, climb the rock and adults to chat with about the lottery ticket and benefits of having a Konto (account) with us. Though I stumbled at times trying to explain certain things it was a lot of fun, and besides there were tons of coworkers ready to help me at any time. J
A little after 11 (or before noon) Hartwig arrived. It was really nice to see him. He and I talked with Herr Küpper for a while and expressed our gratitude for my internship and talked about how amazing the fest was. Then we headed off to take a tour of the fest for ourselves.
Hartwig and I had so much to talk about. I need his help in making my traveling plans for my last week here, possibly looking for an internship next semester, getting interviews for my thesis and so much more. It was a working lunch. Lol
Hartwig and I ran into a Texas stand and found out that Weilerswist had a sister city in Texas! Imagine that! It’s actually the city where Texas Tech is. We also ate sauerkraut with potatoes, and curry wurst for lunch. We ate in front of a personal airplane and spoke with the pilot. He was appreciated my interest in German food and gave an extra serving of sauerkraut. He also asked me to be the Glücksfee (lucky fairy) for the lottery they were having for a free plane ride. That meant that I was the person who drew out the winning ticket. He asked me if there was a word for that in English but I don’t think there is. (If anyone has an idea please let me know!J)
Before the day ended two of the Emma and I tried to climb the rock wall. It was fun but I didn’t make it too the top since my shoes kept falling off. Emma, another Ausbilder: Laura, and I made plans for this Saturday. They are going to take me to Köln and show me how the German’s have fun. I’m so stoked!! JOverall, today was a great day in Germany, and another one I’ll never forget. J
Tschüß!!
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