Art & Architecture Trip - Day 35

At 1200 (!!!), I got up and ate breakfast. Then, at 1330, Stephan and I went with Christof to the Bensberg Wave Pool. We had lots of fun floating in the water. It was good exercise, too. At the same time, Christof tried to get the attention of a girl he had met. It seems that he, like I, have had some difficulties with women... All this pool and lake stuff is really helping my tan (not my usual burn...). I had a lot of fun today - it is fun to be out in town alone with other kids. At 1930 - after several wave swims, Skat games and more (unsuccessful) attempts by Christof to meet with this girl - we finally went home, walking from Bensberg to Herkenrath. After another delicious ice cream at a shop, I came to the Johland home. I went running for four miles in the forest. I felt alright, but today was extremely hot and it affected my breathing a little. After supper (tonight at 2100), Stephan and I went to Christof's house and played Skat some more. We finished at 2330 and then I talked to the others about school and parties in the USA. Stephan was interested and impressed to hear about such things as Prom, Homecoming (etc.). We also spoke about how my German speaking sounds - I guess I have a pretty funny accent! Bed around 0100.