A month ago today I got on a plane with Shannon Bowe and started this journey. I still can't believe I am here. Some times I just sit and smile. I might look weird to those around me but I can't wipe the smile on my face if I tried. I love everything here. The food, the language, the structures of the buildings. I just can not believe God has blessed me so much. I am so appreciative and grateful to be here. So lets start with the beginning of my exchange until today. I got into Tulln, Austria on August 11th. I got on the plane on the 10th but with the time difference it made it the 11th. I got to meet my host families friends and Hanna. I ate great food at a beautiful restaurant. I also went and explored Vienna a little bit. Then after 3 days, I got shipped to Altmuster, Austria for a 2 week long German course. The course was really fun but it was kinda hard because I had just arrived into Austria and I was feeling kinda homesick. I was think ing about my family back home and it was kinda hard. But while at the German course I went to a Salt Mine and was able to tour the inside of a mountain. I also went hiking. It was so fun. (not) lol. But the views were absolutely beautiful. Then once home from the German course I met my host family and that is when everything got better for me. My host family are amazing. They have helped me with my German and get comfortable in their house. They have taken me to famous restaurants. I have tried the liver of chicken, duck , geese, and more that I can not even think of. We have been to a classical music concert that was so amazing. And they have taken me to Salzburg, where we went to a famous restaurant and got fresh fish. I have been having the time of my life and I am so happy I am here to make these memories.