Back in the USA

Hello, world!

I have some exciting news for the literary fans out there, that allows me to brag on a friend. But I’ll save that for the next post so it can have a post all to itself. For now, I figure I’d better update those of you who aren’t on Facebook (or who are, but read my blog and wonder where I am now).

Since my last post, I explored a bunch more of Germany (namely Koln and Berlin, as well as a day in Dresden and hiking in Saxon Switzerland), spent way more time in the Czech Republic than I’d planned (which is not a bad thing- I loved it there!), and ended up coming back to the States because it was no longer safe for the school I taught at to be open in its location in Central Asia. It was really sad to not go back there. It was my home for the last couple years, and I miss my students dearly. But life goes on, and so must I.

Soon after I landed in North America, I went to a retreat in Pennsylvania where I got to spend time with my American coworkers, and also got to visit my longtime friend and my aunt and uncle in Gettysburg. My friend took me to Baltimore, and we explored more historical sites there.

This last week I began subbing in one of the school districts I used to work in as an instructional assistant before I got my teaching license. And tomorrow I begin working at a new school for the rest of this school year. I’m very thankful for these opportunities! And very excited.

Well, that’s all for now, but I wanted to update any of you who hadn’t caught up with me already on Facebook or email. I think for now I’ll just post a photo of Saxon Switzerland, because you’ve all probably seen photos of the rest of the places I went, but may not have heard of that scenic little corner of Eastern Germany. Enjoy! And happy travels, whether it’s to somewhere historical, exotic, relaxing, or a nice walk in the evening sunshine.

Saxon Switzerland

Bastei Bridge