I have spent the last week attending what the army calls "German Headstart". Spouses are allowed to attend this course with their sponsor as well as any of the briefings, drivers orientation and testing. (In Army families, the soldier is also the "sponsor". They don't give out chips for going to the meetings though. *Wink* to John A.)
Headstart is an introduction to the German culture and language. Our teacher was "Herr Bert", a smart old guy with a good sense of humor and a whole lot of information to give. He went over about 70 or so different topics... no lie, I numbered them in my notes.
On Wednesday, the class took a private tour of 23 of the 520+ rooms in the Schloss (Castle) in Ansbach. When I say private, I mean they actually gave Herr Bert the old style skeleton keys to the joint. The next day, we took a German train to Steinach and ordered a nice meal. Every Headstart class does this, and would you believe the soldiers are actually allowed to drink up to 2 beers with their meal? We ordered our meals entirely in German, and afterwards I could and did buy the tall German beer glass with the brewery seal on it. Coolest glass ever... all mine. :)
I advise any spouse coming here to take this class. It was SO worth the time. Even the child care is free.
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That sounds like a really good time. You said that you had a nice meal but what did you order? I want to know because I'm on a diet. Was there anything interesting behind the locked doors of the castle? I'm glad you are having fun there and learning the culture.
The other day we had storms come through Mountain Home and my parents and I ran and hid in their basement. The first time in my life I had to really seek shelter from a storm. Luckily we didn't get any damage but the next town over got crushed. Type back when you have the time.
-the Mizer
Fran, we want updates! Your posts are fascinating to read from this side of the pond.
Wow, with feedback like this I guess I better get posts up more often! Thanks! :)
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