Gummy bears anyone?

So we are finally back home in Bonn! I really enjoyed the marathon of traveling we did over the past 2 weeks but it feels good to be back with my host family (and to not be carrying my luggage everywhere!) Yesterday we got to go on a Rhine cruise which was awesome. It was so relaxing to sit and watch all the pretty towns pass us by. Every town had old houses and a castle on a hill. It was a beautiful cruise. I did however get very sun burnt on my right arm,causing me to have an extremely hideous tan line from my shirt. After the cruise was over, we "marched" up a hill to the Marksburg castle. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic (probably because she lives in the castle!) which was good because I really enjoyed the tour. I learned the reason for the military salute and that the Marksburg is the only castle to never be conquered.

Today after class a small group of us went to the Haribo factory outlet. This was so cool because when you walk into the factory you are surrounded by gummy bears! If I was under the age of 12 I probably wouldn't be able to control myself around the open bins where you can try all the different kinds of candy! :) They also had a section with Ritter Sport chocolate, which is a German chocolate that hasn't made it to the states. For 11 euros, you could get a HUGE bag of chocolate. I split a bag with 2 other people and I still have an enormous amount.

~Sarah