Further farewells

Monday, July 31

Today Margie (Maria Giulia from Italy) had her farewell in true Italian style. After a beer with Caitlin, Shell and Michelle, we joined the group and headed to an Italian restaurant. The meals, though not cheap, were huge and we all struggled to get through our portions. An aforementioned Italian sprung a surprise on us and paid for our drinks before we knew what was going on. A kind last act.
We then chilled out in a bar for a while before calling it a night.
(I decided not to go to the doctor today as there were signs my health was on the improve)

Tuesday, August 1

A new month and Summer is gone. The temperature dropped ten degrees today to 20°C for the first time in over a month!
With Margie gone, and Shell continuing in her travels - on to Switzerland, it was time for those remaining to turn our attentions to Caitlin who is leaving tomorrow. After searching for somewhere new to have dinner we came out empty handed - it seems we've already stamped out all the student-priced eating locations in Freiburg. We settled for Feierling - the house brewery with a menu exclusively of localspecialtiess. After eating inside we crossed the road to the beer garden where we settled down to a German tradition of a Maß each. (1 litre glass)

Wednesday, August 2

A few of us met for lunch with Caitlin today before seeing her off at the station - some even getting so adventurous as to race the German fast-train down the platform. The group now seems significantly diminished.

The biggest farewell for me comes Monday...