The rain followed me over 5,000 miles from Seattle. Which is truly unfortunate, Heidelberg is beautiful in the spring, with the sun shining on the Neckar and adorable little tables outside of every coffee shop. In the rain it isn't quite so beautiful, but it does look like it came right out of a fairy tale nonetheless. Besides the rain, I have also experienced some other truly German traditions, like drinking exuberantly and visiting castles. The castle was great, and there was (almost) no paperwork involved. And if nothing else the German people can drink well, and for long periods of time. The clubs are pretty insane, and even though they are all playing top 40 hits from 2 months ago (if I hear Thriftshop one more time I might die), it's definitely worth the experience. There is nothing like trying to speak a second language (poorly) while intoxicated. I'm off to another day of riveting school orientations, but  more updates and pictures from the schloss later!