Thursday, September 11, 2008

The Castle

This place is amazing!! there is a section of three stories called the dorms that the girls and sponsors are staying. I am on the third floor. The guys are staying on the other side of the Castle in the attic rooms. It is on a hill overlooking the city of Vienna and the entire plot of land is shaped like a ship. there is a baroque garden with really old statues and many rooms to go exploring in. The floors are mostly white marble and there are a lot of big windows. Outside our classroom (which is the ball room) there is a large veranda, I hope to do homework out there sometime soon. It is really warm here to, it ws nearly 80 degress yesterday!! The Vienna woods is really close to us as well. there are a ton of trails right behind us that we are welcome to run on. I havent experienced too much culture shock, but I did get a little sick, that is not fun. I am hoping to feel better soon. Our first class starts today, it will be weird going to school here but I'll get used to it. Until next time!!

5 comments:

savannah. said...

ah brooke! i lived on the third floor...

danelle and i are praying for you (and the boys of course) and we are so glad the beginning of your trip is going well!

Christi said...

You're a lucky girl! OC did not own the castle yet when I went to Vienna. We stayed in a renovated insane assylum. Our classroom was in a dingy basement. Classy, huh? I hope you're having just a fabulous time, girl. You're the best!

Anonymous said...

I feel really dumb asking this but... What is a Veranda? I am assuming it is a Gazebo type thingy...

Brooke said...

thank you for the prayers Savannah, and I love and miss you Christi!!!!!!!!

RoniZee said...

Brooke! I am so happy to see your blog up and running (I have been internet-less for a while, so I'm a little behind.) I am excited for your adventures. :)