Overall, this has been a really fun trip. I’m thankful to have gotten to experience so much in such few time. The outdoors has been really refreshing. I love being in the sunshine, talking to new people, and experiencing new things. Today, we rode our bikes around town - and it was a mix of [...]
Author: Anvi Arora
Exploring the City
Pigeons, crows, seagulls, and more. Bikes, bags, boots. Coats and boats on every corner. A feather floats in the frigid air. Crossy Road “Dal af in het Rotterdams Verleden” means descend into the Rotterdam past - exactly the goal for my time here in the marketplace. Each store that stands stores a piece of history, [...]
Windmilling around
So here I am. It’s freezing cold next to the water in the shade. As I sit and gaze at the windmills, I’m reminded of the simple things in life. The sun comes and goes, as do the geese, pedestrians, cyclists. The frigid air is warmed by the sun rays which glint through the clouds. [...]
Netherlands Day 1
Today was quite the day. We had such a scenic drive around the countryside and a wonderful food tour. I really loved the Belgian waffle and the view of the city from the boat. On the way to Amsterdam, a butcher told me about some of the food items which were tasty around the city. [...]
Innsbruck, Austria – Day 3
Today’s visit to Innsbruck, Austria was absolutely incredible. I loved the car ride there and back - and was unable to sleep in the bus because of the lovely scenic views. The town was such a fun time. It’s interesting how each store is so unique and specializes in it’s own area. It makes me [...]
Munich Day 2 – A City to Admire
Today was quite a day. I started off the morning by getting breakfast at Cafe California where I tried Apple pancakes. I loved how they do the Apples in different ways - in apple sauce, by making a cooked mix, and in the layers of the pancakes as a frosting. I still have the leftovers [...]
Munich Day 1
Coming to a new continent alone, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, a lot of my fears disappeared after getting to know the other professor/students as everyone is quite supportive and. I've been thankful to try a few new foods today - including a Milky Way chocolate bar, European fanta, a German waffle (Herzwaffeln), [...]
