Let them eat cake!

Here's a picture of the Black Forest in Germany. I was there a few weeks ago now, but I'll be going back tomorrow for a few hours. Reminded me that I was supposed to post a picture of it earlier!
Well, I've been a little busy the past few days. Trying to figure out a place to stay in Rome... so far I'm sleeping on the street! I've got a bunch of names of places but not very many look promising. Either there are bedbugs, or the propietor's a little creepy towards the femmes, or the main theme of the hostel is drink, drink, drink!, etc. Can't understand the rational of people who go to foreign countries and drink their time away, so much for making memories! One place I found sounds perfect but they haven't replied to my email... oh well, it'll all work out! Also got my ticket to London and a hotel room to stay the first night, since I'll be arriving at around 11pm. After that... well, I haven't thought that far ahead yet!
Sent a box home today via the post because in my short time here I have acquired a few things, mainly Christmas gifts, and since my bags were already significantly overweight when I first came I thought it would be a good idea to send a few things (15kgs worth) ahead of me.
I'm getting quite adept at hanging out with people who can hardly speak English... and I actually have a good time! Yesterday I spent the afternoon with Gina's parents. We went for a lovely walk in the mountains around Baden, the nearest city to me and where they live. Today I went shopping with Jasmine, Flave's girlfriend. Her English is fair, much better than my German so I can't say too much, and we have good laugh sometimes trying to figure out what the other is saying! She's a really sweet girl and I think that we would be better friends if we could talk more easily. Bought a couple of scarves, and they are divine! Can't wait to wear them!