I hope everyone is enjoying a fantastic Thanksgiving in America! I am a little bit sad to be missing out on all the family, food, and excitement, but I not too blue...I've been doing some pretty amazing things over here in Germany to keep me cheery!

Earlier this week, I had the chance to go to school with my host brother and visit with three different groups of students there. They were younger kids, so they didn't speak much English but I had a fantastic time talking to them about myself, America, and American schools. They were really interested in what I had to say, and they gave me flowers for coming! How sweet!

Yesterday I was in Berlin with my host parents, Bernd and Berith!! I went to Berlin during my free time, but I this time I had true citizens of 'East Germany' to show me around. It was really neat, and I got to see many famous sights like the Brandenburg Tur, the 'Rote Rathaus (City Hall of Berlin), and the Berlin TV Tower. I also got to go to the top of the tower and look at Berlin from the air. It was a wonderful experience.

 Today I helped my family to plant some trees in one of their fields. We planted about 2,500 trees! It sounds like alot, but there were ten people working together so it went pretty fast! 

I hope you are all enjoying the fantastic pumpkin pie and turkey...I will be thinking about you! Even though I am not getting to eat the traditional Thanksgiving meal, I can still be thankful for my wonderful family and friends and for all of the blessings I have. The Man upstairs is really taking care of me! I love you all...Happy Turkey Day!--Emily  (be sure to go look at my new photos!)