With the Train

with the train - mit dem Zug

All holidays must end. After two weeks in Italy everything is returning to norm. R took the train back to Salzburg last Tuesday. Klara left last Friday morning for Vienna.  Miriam's school started that week as well. Stephan is back to work and I am back to Zharity.

I did take a morning to spend with Klara alone. We snuck away to Jucker Farm. (Locals - they are busy working on their pumpkin festival and it is looking amazing). We sat overlooking the lake for a lunch treat, we strolled a bit and then got some goodies for her trip back at the farm store.  

Klara is once again immersing herself in German (both learning, with friends and her job). I am impressed with her growth and language strength. This year she starts with one class other than German immersion.

She is finding her way - even through the intricate maze of bureaucracy that is Austria. (It all eventually works - but for a refresher course - I suggest reading a Kafka novel - he details it and not much has changed).   I should be sad to see her leave once more - but how can I? She is off on her adventure and so glad she joined us for a bit.