Castles, Cobblestones and Crepes: Money money money

It is true, everything is more expensive in Europe. Especially converting from the dollar to Euro. It's pretty much like getting raped, and not the good kind of raping. I got super lucky coming over here with knowing Luisa. Because I didn't have to go out and buy bedding, towels, dishes and all that. She gave it to me from her house. Plus there isn't any wal-marts real close, and a lot people I know ended up paying a shit ton for just their blankets and pillows. By the way, I truly do miss Wal-Mart. They have some stores comparable to Wal-mart, such as Kaufhof, where you can get some food, makeup, clothes, and house ware all at one store. But it is def not as cheap. I would love to come across a Winco, that would be bomb. They don't put all that bad stuff in their food like USA either. So you only go shopping a little at a time. Yup I made that mistake and bought a bunch of stuff then it went bad. Like even a loaf of bread! It was done for in like a week. They eat a lot more cheese and bread here also. Brötchen, in a way kinda like rolls, but better and different varieties. But I'm trying to stay away from bread and pasta as much as possible. I don't wanna gain all the weight I just lost back. My apartment is pretty small, I live by myself. It's about a little bigger than my dorm room and I have a little bathroom and a stove and sink, but no oven. But luckily I found a toaster over at flea market here! I don't like living by myself I get lonely, I like being around people. I wish I had Elinor back as a roommate. But it will be good for me when classes start, so I can stay focused and try and get good grades this year.

my wittle apartment

our little mexican car

all my loves

I live in the most perfect location. I live in the Altstadt (old city) that's where all the action is going on and where classes are. And I'm crawling distance from the bars! yay! There's a street called the Unterstraße where there's a bunch of bars and little cafes, it's right below the Hauptstraße (main street). The Hauptstraße is completely filled with people during the day, many shops and cafes and restaurants. Heidelberg is a touristy town, it wasn't destroyed in the war so all the buildings and everything still look really nice.

Hauptstraße

awesome building err where

The Necker

And it has a big gigantic castle. I like to just go on random walks through town, or up to the castle, or to the very top of the Philosophersweg, which is a little historical walk up the mountain. And just get lost walking around for hours. I do a lot of walking here since I don't have a car. But I don't need one. Everything I need is right here, and I can take the bus or train anywhere I need to go. It's been about 70 degrees, a lot chillier than back home where they have been having days up in the high 90's!!! I love the hot weather, but it's prob good it's not that hot here cuz I have no air conditioner in my apartment. The weather here is pretty crazy too. It can be sunny then ten minutes later its down pouring, and when it rains, it pours.