The view of Berlin as I flew in.
Ich wohne in Berlin.
Translation: I live in Berlin.
Now that my residence is registered, I can officially say that I live here. Berlin is a large city with 12 districts. In my almost three weeks here, I have only really taken in a few cross-sections of the city. There is still so much to learn and get to know!
I started language classes the day after my arrival, and the website I am working on for the team needs to be launched by the beginning of March. So to say that it has been (and will continue to be) a whirlwind might be an understatement.
Translation: I live in Berlin.
Now that my residence is registered, I can officially say that I live here. Berlin is a large city with 12 districts. In my almost three weeks here, I have only really taken in a few cross-sections of the city. There is still so much to learn and get to know!
I started language classes the day after my arrival, and the website I am working on for the team needs to be launched by the beginning of March. So to say that it has been (and will continue to be) a whirlwind might be an understatement.
The snow in Berlin...and a fashion statement on the right. Snow has fallen multiple times since I arrived. I really wasn't missing the cold of North Dakota. The temperatures don't get nearly as frigid, but latitudinally I am four degrees farther north than where I grew up in Minot, ND. The latitude is almost on par with Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Berlin is very international, and this is more reflective in food choices than when I was in France. There are restaurants serving cuisine from all around the world. There are also plenty of German restaurants serving wurst, schnitzel and beer.
My German doesn't go too much beyond basic questions and answers, but I am understanding more everyday and starting to get a handle on the three German genders of nouns (masculine, feminine and neutral).
Berlin is very international, and this is more reflective in food choices than when I was in France. There are restaurants serving cuisine from all around the world. There are also plenty of German restaurants serving wurst, schnitzel and beer.
My German doesn't go too much beyond basic questions and answers, but I am understanding more everyday and starting to get a handle on the three German genders of nouns (masculine, feminine and neutral).
My new colleagues have been welcoming. I got to meet everyone during our all-staff meeting in my first week. We don't see each other all the time, but I have enjoyed getting to know them and the city better in everyday situations as they have invited me into their lives.
It's hard to really sum up everything that I have been taking in. For now, I am trying to savor taking in a new city with new eyes (and ears, mouth and nose). First impressions are important.
It's hard to really sum up everything that I have been taking in. For now, I am trying to savor taking in a new city with new eyes (and ears, mouth and nose). First impressions are important.
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