Life on this side of the equator…

Apparently the temperature today was in the region of 36 or 37 degrees Celsius… My sister and I were joking that if we were in Germany, we would probably have Schulfrei. I can understand why. My. Brain. Is. Fried. Continue reading →

And I thought summer was on its way!

This time three weeks ago I was wandering along the beach with my bare feet in the swirling water and the ocean breeze on my bare arms. Now? Well, I’m sitting underneath a blanket with a cup of steaming hot cocoa. Quite a difference isn’t it? Welcome to winter in sunny snowy South Africa! In … Continue reading →

“Germany:Impression” by Renate. Words on LCD screen. Size:depends on your computer screen. 2007/8

Two years ago I spent three months in Germany as an exchange student. Right now, my sister is in Germany on the same exchange program. As a result of this, I have been thinking a lot about the time I spent in Germany. The following is a letter which I wrote while still in Germany, … Continue reading →