It’s hard to believe that we are half-way through our trip to Germany, which is my fourth and final spring break with LCM. Every day so far has been unique, and today was no different. Since last night, we have been staying at Schloss Mansfeld, which is an old castle on top of a hill overlooking the town of Mansfeld. I have to admit it’s pretty awesome to be able to stay in a castle in Germany. My understanding is that the castle is being restored and is used as a youth retreat center.
Today was our work day for the trip. There were several different jobs, so we all had different experiences and got to share them with each other in the evening. My group painted a ceiling, others worked on cleaning, and other people got to sort rocks (to be used to rebuild a ruin). I have always liked that service work is always incorporated into LCM spring breaks. It reminds us that even though we’re taking a break from the hectic college lifestyle, it’s so rewarding to give some of that time to others.
After we finished working, we walked into Mansfeld to explore. It’s a very small and quiet place, but we were able to see Martin Luther’s childhood home. We also went into a restaurant/bar and had a drink. Like most other places we’ve been to so far, the bartender spoke very little English. I don’t speak any German, so to order food I just point to things on the menu. Sometimes the language barrier is frustrating, but the people here have all been friendly and understanding.
Germany has been amazing so far, and I’m really looking forward to the rest of the trip!
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