After spending time with my team on our group project about how to promote Zeppelin University with the use of social media, almost all the students went on a field trip. We went west of Friedrichshafen to an area of vineyards called Hagnau. This part of Germany makes wines with a shorter growing season (no rieslings).
We took a tour of the vaults then enjoyed an hour and a half wine tasting session, starting with semi-dry yet fruity whites then moving to some reds. My favorite was the Spatlase (which is my favorite in America too). I added to my limited wine knowledge, plus I had to buy a bottle to bring back to the States.
We are all getting tired sooner, so a "quick" run to the local pub/restaurant for some "gulaschsuppe" (beefy soup) and of course another beer (what else is there?) Then we are getting to bed early tonight.
I do have to say that it is such a treat to meet so many people from Europe. Tonight I was talking with a girl named Nikolai (originally from Austria) about the culture and how they are similar/different. She was so helpful in understanding what to expect from the more rural area of Friedrichsafen to the Munich area we will experience on Saturday. Even in small countries, there are dramatic differences in the people and culture.
I asked some students if there are many non-traditional students in Germany and they said that most my age go back to school for their Masters and those who want a bachelors are usually in their 60s. I thought that was interesting. I have not felt any judgment or awkwardness in the age gap--everyone has been so gracious (they even like my "oldies" music!)
Tomorrow we are planning on taking the ferry across Lake Constance to the town of Konstanz (Constance), Switzerland. I'm looking forward to adding another stamp to my passport!
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