The land of haribo (really really cheap haribo)

I have finally arrived in south Germany! After an awesome day in Zurich in which I almost fell asleep standing up countless times and actually lost count of how many times I tripped as stumbled over my own feet due to lacking the energy to lift them all the way off the ground, I finally boarded the train to Millie's newfound home. I lost count of how many times I fell asleep on the train but luckily had got on the right one (always a wee bit of a worry with my lack of patience and preferring to ignore common sense) and before I knew it (really, I thought I had been on the train about 10 minutes) before I was awoken from slumber by the familiar 'Konstanz' amidst a sentence of utter confusion, (and yes, from my dribbling...)

When I got off the train and looked round I couldn't see Millie, until this random girl with a short fringe and dark hair was running up to me with the trademark bop! Ah!

All of a sudden I felt much more awake and typical Millie had brought a little feast along with her, so off we headed to the waters edge despite the overcast, cold weather and tucked into haribo gummy bears, pretzel with Vegemite, chocolate and wine! And of course, got waaaay carried away chatting.

Yesterday we talk a wee stroll along the Rhine and into Switzerland, just casually. It was a Sunday so there were no border or custom patrols. Guess I know what day to smuggle my black market goods through.

The night was spent forcing Germans to speak English so I could understand followed by Millie's neighbour coming over and cooking us crepes and playing Settlers of Catan. I didn't win, obviously.

Today I spent the morning walking through the streets of the old town and doing my best to combat the never ending rain, which was somewhat successful. Except when I walked to the end of the jetty. But I'm preferring to ignore that glitch.

One of the highlights has to be the supermarkets. Food is so cheap it's ridiculous. And dangerous. I have pretty much made Millie's room look like a
5 year olds birthday party preparation. Lollies and chocolate everywhere!

Tonight there are lots of festivities because it's the first week back at uni and lots of new students are arriving. There are a few parties lined up including ending the night at a club called Berrys that plays Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys and people love. Can't wait!