Hello America, this is Tyler Anders reporting from Germany.
I know this blog is a little late, but it is better that i start at the beginning so i wont forget anything since much has happened since my last post.
On Saturday, me, Inga (host mom) Jurgen (host dad)and Luis (other exchange student from Brazil) traveled to a town called Eisenach and Wartburg (a castle)
Luis and I took a tour of the castle: Some interesting facts: The first parts of the castle were thought to be built in the year 1080, Martin Luther spent 10 months living in the castle, Why? Oh, he was just translating the New Testament into German. Also, the princess Elizabeth of Hungary lived in this castle, you may know her as Saint Elisabeth. If you want an example of true christian service and love, check out her life.
The entire day was very interesting and educational; there was something almost holy about seeing the place were the Bible was translated and basically where Protestantism was born.
After the castle tour we visited some nearby towns, another small castle had some hot chocolate and cake (i love this german tradition, America should take notes)
MORE TO COME SOON....
Oh, my next post will have a lot of pictures.
Tyler
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a few things.
did you know that while in wartburg, martin luther "grew a wide, flaring beard, took on the garb of a knight, and assumed the pseudonym Junker Jörg (Knight George)." (thanks wikipedia)
i like how you started...and ended...at the beginning. way to keep us on the edge of our seats!
i visit you in one week. get ready.
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