So- I was a bit bummed about being so far away from home on Thanksgiving, but going to dinner at the Consulate General's house sure made up for it! It was such a delicious meal, great conversation, and an amazing opportunity to meet other "young adults" about my age doing various things here in Germany.
Although I was feeling a bit intimidated at being such a dinner, Mr. Hubler and his wife were the best hosts one could ask for! We of course at far too much food- but with a spread that Mrs. Hubler presented, we had no chance! All of the "proper" Thanksgiving fixings were there as well as some bonuses! There was cornbread, veggies, a ham, turkey (the smallest turkey any of us Americans have seen-thus leading us to the conclusion it must have been one of those Obama pardoned, resulting in a flight over the Atlantic to Germany, thus explaining the weight loss!), gravy, and bread rolls and kraut-butter (butter with herbs...so yummy!). After we were totally stuffed, we had some coffee/tea and dessert- pumpkin pie, sorbet, and cheesecake brownies! A food coma followed-we didn't leave his house until well after 11.30!
Kassel
On Sunday I went to a Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by a local club in Kassel, called Friends and Family. It's a group of Native-speaking English families that meet up for various events throughout the year. The families are a mix of those both from English speaking countries as well as bilingual couples. It was an amazing spread of food! There was turkey, mashed potatoes, all the veggies possible, stuffing, gravy, bread, and salads. That's not to mention the desserts! Amazing! Pumpkin pie!! Was great to meet others from the area and being around families as well. With so many little kiddos running around, made me feel like I was with family!
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| On the walk to the church for Sunday's Thanksgiving Dinner |
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