Tollwood

Tonight Carsten and I met his co-worker/friend Gary at Tollwood.  It is a winter festival that takes place on the same grounds as Oktoberfest and like most things German, it focuses on alcohol, though this time it isn't beer so much as hot spiced wine (glühwein).  This excursion was a great idea.  Not only did I have a blast drinking the glühwein, but I met some of Gary's friends who I really enjoyed talking with.  However, the best part was hearing stories from Gary and his friends, who also went through intensive German courses, and their struggles.  It helped me to feel better about my own progress and to limit some of the expectations I have put on myself regarding this course.