Upon arriving back in Bonn at around 545am from Venice, I had plenty of time to go back to Roisdorf, shower, and be at the old AIB by 8am. From here we went on a Rhine cruise that showed us beautiful villages, steep vineyards, and medieval castles. One could not have asked for better weather while we were set out on our voyage. Upon arriving in Brabach we took a tour of the only medieval castle on the Rhine that has not been destroyed at some point in history. That castle on the hill is exactly what I think of when I think castle, and naturally this made me very happy that we were given the opportunity to explore within its walls. Once inside we had got to look at suits of armor, old kitchenware, and torture devices (very cool stuff).
Side note about the Rhine cruise: I was talking to my host family last night and they told me that one of their previous host students went on this Rhine cruise with his program and was dared to jump off the boat, which he did! Ending in his expulsion from the program. I found this so bizarre.
The following day started with a discussion with Dr. Wasser about socialized medicine and rationing our health care. Singer presented a nice arguement in the New York Times in favor of this change. He has a wonderful way with rhetoric that makes the reader feel that after reading such an article that this change would be the way to go, however I believe that an equally skilled orator arguing in the opposing view would present a similar feeling upon the reader/listener. Now I will say that I would oppose complete socialization of medicine in our country, however I do not feel as if I have steadfast and firm confidence in our health insurance policies of today. Thus leaving me in the middle of the argument.
Anyway, I am really looking forward to the zoo and what the rest of this week has in store!!!!
Roger
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