Meersburg

The air is crisp scented with the smell of burning wood, the night peaceful. The vineyard harvest is being unloaded in the center of town...in the small town of Meersburg the winery is nestled between the tourist shops, restaurants and homes. The lights around the lake (Bodensee also known as Lake Constance) twinkle. The moon creates diamonds from the 'see'.

So peaceful off season; the tourists become locals and if you visit the same place twice they remember you (and if it's a restaurant they remember what you like) and great you warmly with "Gruss Gott!" the greeting in most of Southern Germany.

I am here to learn German and have class from 8:30 until 5:30 but with a beautiful and historic location it is hard not to feel a bit like I am on holiday. I have been here now for 2 weeks and will be sad to leave. Meersburg is a small town and there is a sense of peace in knowing the town so well. To recognize locals and their daily rhythms and to also have been in one place long enough to create one for myself.

I have seen everthing, explored all the streets and shops and don't feel a 'need' to 'do' anything and am content to just 'BE'! ; )

Staying with 'Family Wodsak' is also such a pleasure. Their home is beautiful and stately,