Das erste Wochenende

My first weekend in Erfurt was amazing. On Friday night we went to a medieval bar called Christoffel for dinner. I had bratwurst and some great German beer. I had a great time hanging out with the Germans and other exchange students. Some of us decided to go to a club after having dinner called Musikpark. Matthew met a skinhead who claimed he didn't support Hitler or racism but he was still a skinhead which was confusing so I promptly left the conversation. After Musikpark we had to check out the McDonalds and it was pretty similar to the US in my opinion.



On Saturday we went to Petersberg Citadel. It was beautiful. It was a long climb up to the top of the hill but the view was worth it. It is the only citadel in the center of Europe that has been almost completely preserved. Construction started in 1665 on the citadel.



We then went for coffee where I of course did not drink coffee. I was able to get Leitungswasser or tap water which is unusual. Almost all of the water here is mit Gas or carbonated. At the cafe we planed a Wohnheim party or a dorm party for that night in my dorm. When people showed up for the party we quickly moved down to the basement where the parties usually take place. We partied in the Waschküche translated literally into wash kitchen but really it's just the laundry room.

We decided to go to a different club after the party called Engelsburg. It was fun but I didn't stay too long. I finally got back to my room and slept until noon the next day.

On Sunday the Beloit students went to the Roma which is an Italian restaurant in Anger. It was very good. We were invited to a birthday party and went there after lunch. We had tea and birthday cake. Later that night Matthew and I watch Lola rennt a German movie. I went to bed early last night because I was so tired.

Today I went to the Studentwerk with my tutor to pay my rent. We went to the Mensa for breakfast together. Later today I will likely go back to Anger to shop for some more things that I need. The language course starts tomorrow. I hope all goes well!