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farewell

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 April 1st is my last day in Germany. I remember feeling both sad and excited that day. On one hand, I was sad because I had really liked Johanna's family and I loved Munich, but I was also looking forward to seeing my parents and my friends again. I woke up very early to pack my things and make sure I didn't forget anything. My suitcase was packed to the brim; I thought it wouldn't all fit. In the end, I managed to close it and take everything. My flight was supposed to leave at 3:30 PM (although it was delayed quite a bit), so we left around 12:00 PM to be at the airport by 1:00 PM. I went with Johanna's parents and their dog. When I said goodbye to them I got very emotional because I get emotional about anything, and then I went with Esther to Duty Free to pass the time. We had to do a little research to find the area where we were catching the plane, but in the end we found it without any problems. A little while later we boarded the plane and I got a window seat, w...

things I liked least

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 Not everything can always be perfect; sometimes we idealize situations, and when they don't turn out as we expected, we get frustrated. Fortunately, I've hardly ever felt this way, but sometimes there are things you just don't like. I remember that one thing that really drove me crazy was that the bus only came every hour. That stressed me out a lot because I had to be very attentive to it, and if I missed it, I had to wait an hour. I understand that it happened every hour because Hechendorf is a town, but sometimes it was a little frustrating. Continuing with the topic of public transport, the train was sometimes also infuriating; there were times when it didn't come or arrived late because of the snow. The worst was when instead of dropping me off at Hechendorf it dropped me off at Webling; that made me very angry because it left me two stops away from mine and I had to wait another 20 minutes for the next train. Something I didn't like at all was when people ate...

My experience in high school

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 The first day I saw the school I was amazed at how big it was, I thought I was going to get lost in it because it was too big and everything was divided into sectors.The school had about 5 floors and very large rooms; the library was spacious and very tidy. I spent most of my time there, and I must say that when the little children came, it was quite overwhelming to be there because they were very noisy. Something that really surprised me was the school cafeteria; it was enormous. Every day there was a different menu, and there were vegan options. Sometimes I'd get lost on my way to classes because they were often canceled or held in a different room, so it was sometimes confusing. The students had an app that notified them which teachers would be in class or about any room changes. It would be great to have that in Delhuyar! We could spend our breaks inside the school, which was great because it was very cold outside. Probably what I liked least about school was having to get up ...

Things I missed the most

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While in Germany there were times when I was alone, and it's in those moments that you think about what you miss most about Spain.The main thing I missed was obviously my family; I talked to them on the phone but in the end it's not the same. I love talking to my mother at dinnertime, and there were days when I missed that.Anyway, I think this experience has made me value family time much more, and that's a positive thing. On the other hand, I also missed my friends a lot because in the end I didn't really have any friends in Germany. I socialized with many people and made friends, but I longed for my friends from Spain because I know I would have had a great time there with them,I would have enjoyed many plans I made alone more with them. This is more superficial, but I genuinely missed Spanish food; there were times when I longed for a potato omelet, and I never found one there in Munich.German food isn't bad, but I missed the cuisine from my country; they didn...

My favorite places in Munich

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 I've been walking around this city almost every day and I think I've been able to see everything I wanted to see in Munich and more. Here I'm going to show you my favorite places in Munich, including places like cafes and restaurants. The first stop is Marienplatz, which I found as soon as I got off the train. It's a square with a wonderful town hall; it's impossible not to look at it.Another square I liked was Karlsplatz, because of its shops and its lively atmosphere.I know they're both the most typical, but they're iconic of Munich.One area I really liked was the Siegestor area, which is the triumphal arch and where the university is located. I like it because there are some very beautiful cherry trees nearby and a huge church.On Pinterest I discovered an Italian restaurant with a very unique decor. I went with Johanna's parents because I suggested it and we had a great time, they told me that they didn't know the place and they thought it was ve...

Foods

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 I'm a very picky person when it comes to food; I have a very specific palate and it's usually hard for me to try new foods.I came to Germany with a very basic idea of ​​German cuisine. I was thinking the typical things like beer and sausages, and yes, obviously they are part of their cuisine, but there's much more and it has surprised me a lot. The first thing that captivated me was pretzels; they're heart-shaped breads with salt. They're very simple, but I simply love them, whether with butter or plain. You can also eat them with a cheese spread called Obatzda, which is very typical of Bavaria and is a combination of mature Camembert (or Brie), butter, paprika and a touch of beer. I've tried this cheese several times and it's great. Some people consider it very strong, but in my opinion, it goes very well with pretzels.One food I really liked was potato soup. I tried it at Johanna's house and I liked it a lot. Its German name is Kartoffelsuppe.Of cours...

my problems with German

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 Knowing and understanding a language is essential for being able to have a coherent conversation with someone. In Germany, I realized the importance of mastering a language.I don't speak any German, I took a few classes but I barely learned anything, so I went with a pretty low level.When I arrived I didn't understand anything, I was completely confused, and I was also quite embarrassed to speak English, so I tried to let my partner Yaiza speak for me.I spoke English with Johanna's parents, and sometimes they would teach me German words and I would teach them Spanish. It was funny because we both mispronounced words at first, but thanks to that I learned several German words.I learned very basic words like Löffel (spoon), Messer (knife), Gurke (cucumber), Konto (bill). Obviously I can say basic things like how old I am, where I'm from, or have a very basic conversation, but I don't master the language at all despite having heard it for a long time.On the other hand...