August 9, 2012

August 9, 2012 -- Orientation and Chris's B-day

We attended Frankfurt International School's orientation today.  The school seems great and it appears as if it will be academically challenging as well.  Sarah's ears perked up when she heard that the Model U.N. was meeting in Paris this year.  I am quite certain that she will become a member of that team.

We visited several German chocolate shops (Chocolaterie) in Oberursel to purchase chocolates (Shokolade) for Chris.  On the recommendation of the store owner, one of the truffles we choose contained  Riesling (wine made from white grapes found in the Rhine area of Germany).  We also purchased Pflaumenkuchen (Plum Tart).  You find these delicious tarts and cakes all over as it is plum season in Germany (season lasts from July through October).

One last observation for the day.  After driving Chris's car and my rental car, I discovered something nifty about the cars in Germany.  Both cars have automatic bright lights.  When there is no car coming in the opposite direction, it activates the bright lights, but when it senses oncoming lights it lowers them to the regular headlights.  I have never seen this in an American car.  Clearly, a great safety device, particularly when people drive over a 100 miles an hour on a regular basis.