Update...

Hey Readers,

The Market. A Band playing Christmas Carols
Photo Credit: Eugene Kim

I have not forgot about my blog, I just haven't gone on any trips. The last few weeks before Christmas Break were filled with presentations and final seminar paper preparation. I did however take a break on December 2nd to attend the Christmas Market in Kempten, or in German "Weihnachtsmarkt". It is a tradition in Germany that they have Christmas markets in the city centers.The one in Kempten runs from November 29 to December 22, 2017.

One of the Vendors at the Market.
Photo Credit: Danielle Gadsby

I traveled home for Christmas on December 23rd without any delays. It was an adventure to get to Munich Airport though. From Kempten you have to take a train to the city and hop on the subway S8 to take you to the airport. I had not traveled to this airport as when I arrived in Germany we arrived in Berlin. Once I got to the airport I quickly discovered that the Terminal in which I was flying out of was fairly new. Therefore, there were many signs and many many shops to browse in during your layover or stay at the airport. I was also taking a direct Flight from Munich to Toronto, so I was not worried about food (there was a meal on board) or being late for a connection. The plane was like new, new technology and new window dimmers instead of the traditional window shades.

I was ecstatic when I arrived in Toronto to see my family. My mom was waiting for my arrival. We are a very close family so being apart for any length of time makes it very exciting to see each other once reunited. I was surprised when I got home because my family put up outside Christmas lights and had decorated the house for the holiday season. I was excited for Christmas because it is a great time to relax and hang out with family members. This is my favourite holiday for the food and spending uninterrupted time with family.

Our Christmas Tree at Home. Photo Credit: Kathy Gadsby

There was time in the SHORT two weeks to visit many family members and friends, sorry if you were not one of them...see you soon-ish. I got to relax and celebrate the holidays and do some shopping. I got to ring in the new year with some great friends by my side and celebrated with my parents on January 1st.

New Years Celebrations with Kayla Burr. Photo Credit: Kayla Burr

Currently I am writing this blog from the Toronto Airport while I await my adventure back to Germany. It should be an exciting adventure as the weather has already delayed the flight 1hour and 40minutes....This means that the connection might be missed, as I only had 1 hour between my flights. Hopefully, it is exciting and I have some experiences to share on this blog once I arrive in Germany.

STAY TUNED...

Danielle