A Week In Review

Well in all honesty, it is slightly more than a week. Last Saturday myself and the other two LT's from my unit, Katie and Jen, went to Regensburg. It is a beautiful medieval city, with an absolutely stunning cathedral. Complete with a gargoyle of Jews suckling on a pig. Who says anti-Semitism is a new phenomenon. Well I suppose no one does, but it is disturbingly interesting to see something like this that is hundreds of years old. The inside of the cathedral was amazing, but no photos allowed, so I will just have to say it is breathtaking. And it has a catacomb, which is wicked cool. We wandered around the town, having amazing Gelato, seeing lots of cool stuff, and had dinner in a restraunt that in the states would have cost us a fortune. All in all, Regensburg is awesome.
The week was more eventful, as on Wednsday I came down with what can only be described as hellish gastrointestinal fireworks. Further explanation need not be delved into. We also had the memorial for the soldier who died the Friday before I got here. The ceremony was the most emotional thing I have seen in long time, my thoughs are with his family, and I know they will get the answers they want once the investiation is complete.
Thursday was the culmination of my Head-Start class (Germany for Dummies) where we went to Anberg for a field trip. Saw another amazing church, totally different style but still stunning. We had lunch at the restraunt right there (its from the 1600's) and I had venison, which was awesome. Then we explored the town, which again, is amazing. I have never expierenced the sheer beauty of the towns and cities here, and I really dont think it is going to get old. We also went to Real, the German version of Wal-mart, where I bought the essential things in life. Gummy Bears, Bike Magazines, and Harry Potter. The last is for Jak, as reading it still is way beyond my German abilities, but I still felt cool.
I am starting to recover from my gastrointestinal adventures, and Jak is out of the field, though still quite sick. I should find out about our housing situation this coming week after some paperwork SNAFU's, as always, people seem to have no idea what to do when there is a dual-military couple. Anyways, I am rambling, and have things that need to be done. Love to you all.

-Miller