Late Night Jog...

Usually the drive from Frankfurt to Winterberg takes about 2 hours... somehow we stretched it out to about 4 today! There was a ¼ mile road closure that we managed to find an extremely long, scenic dead end detour... I never knew how many turns could get lost in translation when you try to speak German to get help! We certainly started off our trip with an adventure but it was worth it to see the gorgeous countryside. It was also a lesson to let the girls navigate next time! That’s right boys, I said it! haha

I’m all settled in my room for the week... I’m sharing a room with Annie and Kimber. We’ve got a great group of people on IC this year (including Orvie, our coach). We’re definitely not use to much help so we’re all really thankful to have him with us this season.

I ended up going for a run after our first meal (wienerschnitzel and french fries...SO GOOD!) I was the only one out jogging down the lit main street. It was kind of misting out which is typical weather here but not nearly as cold as it should be (I didn’t even need a jacked). I found myself so happy headed down the cobble roads checking out all the shops. A little window shopping if you will :) I was able to be right here in the moment enjoying every step and feeling like I made the right decision to come. It’s been a while since I’ve felt that content and I haven’t even started sliding. I was able to look around, feel good about myself, and appreciate being here. Maybe a little realization set in that this may be my last time in this awesome little town. Although, I must say it’s more awesome when it’s sunny but that’s a phenomenon to these parts! Haha

Just a little blip into my first day... I’m fading fast but I’m happy to have stayed up this late! Hopefully I’ll be able to get over this jet lag in no time.

We start sliding on Tuesday :)