The Weekly Update

I just got back into Würzburg and it is bustling with so much life...uni starts tomorrow!!!

Spent the weekend in Münnerstadt with the family and Saturday afternoon at the Schwimmbad in Bad Neustadt for Ramiro Jr's birthday. Ramiro took two kids, and I took two...although we decided one was so hyper that he counted as two.

Wednesday I should be able to move into my apartment. I came back today with my backpacking backpack full of dishes and apartment things.

Fall is so beautiful here. Today was a kids' day in the town over, so we took Ramiro. As we sat there the golden leaves were falling off the tree into our coffee and Kuchen. I just want to go jump into the piles of leaves...but would probably get quite a few stares here.

I am still in awe of all of the beauty around me here. Looking out the windows of the train or bus...observing the people around me...the nature...how green everything is...or the bright yellows and reds of the leaves....the buildings...it's amazing. I just want to savor every minute, every second of every day...regardless of where I am. I felt this way about Oregon last year. And California this summer. I don't want to get caught up worrying about the future, stressing about the past...what I have is here now. And I am happy with it. :)

Last week I got to mix some physical therapy rounds into the mix. One round was in the neuro intensive unit, which was unlike any of the experiences I have had yet. Most of the patients had sudden (acute) conditions, where they were unable to control their body movements in one way or another...one went from a normal everyday life to being quadriplegic, while a couple of others were in coma-like states. I like getting these new experiences which I have not yet been faced with. I feel like I can finally start applying things I have learned in courses to practical situations.

Anyways, here are some pics from the bday party:

Oktoberfest

I ventured down to Munich on Sunday to get a glimpse of this whole Oktoberfest thing. :) Here are some pics from this past week.

This is the "Rathaus", or city hall of wuerzburg...which I know way too well.


From one of the benches where I like to sit and do homework, read, or just reflect


Getting up at 5am to catch the train to Munich. This is in Muennerstadt. *Note to self: it is worth waking up early to see the sun rise!


Sun coming up as I wait at the train station.


Entrance to Oktoberfest


One of many beer tents


...and another


mmm gutes deutsches Bier


...und Brezeln dazu!


The big o fest.