Maastricht!!!

Well I went to Maastricht on Sunday...to see my old friend from high school...SIMON!!! I'm not gonna lie, I was a little nervous for the train ride, just because they were repairing part of the track so instead of going straight there, we had to get off the train, get on a bus, get back on a train...this is nerve racking when 1. you dont speak the language, so you have to pay attention to the number of stops the train has made and pray you get off at the right one and 2. when you have only ever been on a real train less than 5 times in your entire life. But no worries...I made it in style.

Ok people, you have no idea how good it felt to step off the train and see someone I actually knew...to hug a friend when you havent seen anyone you knew since before you moved, is amazing...I don't think I hug the people I love enough...you take it for granted when you could see them everyday but choose not to. A lesson in appreciation for the little things...anywho.

It was so good to see my old friend...he hasnt changed a bit...and it was fun to sit and reminice and get caught up on the last 5 years of our lives. It was pretty funny to bring up old high school memories...you dont realize how much you didnt think about it, until ur with someone that expirienced it with you.

I also got a few history lessons...I feel like that is all I get when I walk around anywhere in Europe...Simon was happy to learn that I do know what the german flag looks like...and I thought it was good to learn the dutch flag (you know since I do live here and all)

Maastricht is a cool city. Its tiny...and has cooblestone streets...and they have very tasty waffles...YUMM!!

Overall I had a great day...most of which was spent catching up with an old friend...I believe hes gonna take me to Germany soon...so Im excited for that.

Other than that the update on the Netherlands...its getting colder...and from what i hear the tempature will continue to drop...but it is fun to live in the cold for a little while. I was a little bummed to miss out on halloween...BUT the expiriences Ive had here so far are priceless..so word is that Im doing well...i hope all of you are too!!