Ok, so after the fancy Italian dinner, and packing up we wandered around Helsinki at night for some time, finally deciding to go to bed, then waking up late the next morning. We had breakfast at Cafe Engel (which was delicious) and wandered around some more, seeing things that were closed the day before. Then shopping! Finally eating a late lunch/early dinner at a hip restaurant which is kind of a coffee shop/bar combo. Very fun! and dropping off my American friend at the bus station to get on her place to London, I went in search of a post office to send my post card home. Going back to cafe Engel for a tea and dessert later in the evening (Btw - it was a heavenly chocolate torte/cake with a raspberry sauce and homemade whipped cream), while sitting, eating and knitting, I decided that I would one day return to Helsinki and that the trip was well worth the travel of the previous day. The next morning I woke up bright and early to catch my plane out of Helsinki and over to Nuremberg. I made the poor decision to eat breakfast at the airport, but other than weak coffee and a bad danish, all went well with getting to the airport and getting on my plane. Also I've decided that Finnish security at airports is a little bit of a joke, the man in front of me to board the plane brought his daughter's passport by mistake, they let him on the plane no problem! Ah, to be in Finland again, but anyway I went on to Germany and a stay with my cousin.
Nuremberg:
After landing in Nuremberg, I was greeted at the airport by my cousin and her husband and whisked off to their apartment in what I believe to be is the "little Italy", after putting down my things, we then went into the center town by subway and walked around, showing me the sights briefly, before returning to the apartment for dinner and some quiet German television. The following day we went on a real tour of the city that included going inside most of the buildings, as well as Starbucks coffee and a traditional German lunch. Of which I had basically breakfast, it was scrambled eggs, sausage, onions, and potatoes. And it was delicious! Of course with this I had a delicious beer (that was made on site). Also this day I walked around the castle in town, explored the gardens, and had my first German pretzel - it was addicting! The following day was spend in Munich exploring the city as well as the German science museum. After a full day, returning to the apartment and a pizza was the prefect ending. The pizza was really delicious (I think the cheese makes all the difference). Finally the next day was All Saints Day - so the entire day was spent on the couch watching T.V., on the internet and just general chilling out. With these delicious sandwiches with goat cheese for dinner.
The following morning I left Nuremberg for Clermont again because there's this silly thing about Study Abroad, sometimes we actually have to study and go to class. So not cool! But I was excited to get back and hear everyone's stories about break and thank goodness there weren't any horror stories! More to update on my week after break coming soon - I have to do it before this weekend when I leave for the Loire Valley. I'm almost all caught up!
Peace, Love and I miss the Pretzels already!!
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