Typing this entry from an internet cafe, the first thing you must know is that the keys on this keyboard are moved around a bit! So we’ll do our best to avoid typos. First off, our plane rides went great until a 3 hour delay on our flight prior to leaving from Chicago to Frankfurt, Germany! However, there were 43 German exchange students also on our flight, so many of us had the opportunity to share and learn about their experience in America and some German phrases. The hotel we’re staying at in Dermstad is great, and we already hit the pool 
Some of us also participated in a pick up game of soccer with some locals, and some Polish men who were also at a caged-in field near our hotel. It was a blast to break the language barrier and interact through a sport. Tomorrow we head out to a nearby town which includes some medival aspects, and a highly recommended Christmas store. We will post some video updates tomorrow. So far our 1st dinner was a fantastic combo of delicious bread, chicken, rice, and a fruit desert that looked like the cover of a magazine with raspberries blueberries. We have also done our best to dive into the language, throwing our our best “Danka” and “Guten tag” statements (“thank you” and “good day”). The weather here is awesome, about 70 and sunny during the day, and it cooled off here now that its in the evening. We’ve no major awkward cutlural encounters or language goofs, but I anticipate we’ll have some to report soon Thanks for following us, and let us know any questions or shout outs you’ve got!!
Nate
for the rest of the chorale
A big shout out to our Logan on his 21st birthday..Angel Birthday Boy…!! We are so excited for all the members of the Malone University Chorale and u r in r daily thoughts and prayers…HAVE A BLAST..albertuzain or whatever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (thanks Nate for posting this….) hi to all of logan’s friends too..jason, hannah (sorry I can’t remember the names of the rest of the ones we met last May in Mass.) THE MALONE CHORALE ROCKS!!
Hi Zach!! Hope you enjoy your time there as much as I did (40 + years ago).. It is a wonderful country, take in as much as you can. Be Safe, Have Fun, Love You Aunt Barbara
Thanks for posting, Nate! Glad you all have arrived safely and are having a great time!
Glad to hear the flight went well. Unexpected layovers can be a drag. I’m sure you will make quite an impression on the communities with your singing and strengthen their faith in God with your music. Have a great time. We will be checking regularly. Andrew, your brother is doing well and we get to see him work tomorrow night at the ball game. It is 99 degrees here in San Angelo.
My 3rd try at leaving a comment. Glad you made it. Hope all is well. Andrew, we are staying one more day in San Angelo. Going to another game. Aaron is doing well.
SEAN! Cool pictures! I still about spew when I think about missing your concert!
Grrrrrr!!! Love the blog though. Never used one before, so if I messed up getting this comment submitted correctly…sorry! And Kevin, so glad to see you are along too! And “hi” to the tympani guy (I stink with names…but I still have your card at school!). Aufwiedersehen! Gehen mit Gott! Und haben sie spass (don’t have the German letter for that last word, but sound it out… 
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Hi!
Hope everyone is having a great time in Europe! We are looking forward to reading more about your adventures! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
A special hello to Hannah!
The Adler Family
Hello Malone chorale! What an opportunity! Praying for everyone’s safety and hope that each of you enjoys this time!
Hey Anne Nesser! Love you and miss you. I can’t wait to hear about this trip!
Hi to all! Glad you are having a wonderful time and are surely blessing all those you meet! Anxious to see the pics and hear the stories! Love the blog and the videos. Keep ‘em coming!
Hallo Malone University CHORAL!
Danke für das super Konzert in Ludwigsstadt/Oberfranken/Deutschland. Wir haben uns alle sehr gefreut über solch einen ausdrucksstarken, reinen Gesang. Vielen Dank und für die Zukunft alles erdenklich Gute.
Alexander Klug
1. Vorstand
Original Reichenbacher Blasmusik e.V.
http://www.original-reichenbacher.de
Here’s a shout out for Jordan & Kali — Missed you at our family reunion today at Kiger Creek. Everyone asked about you and the trip. Glad you’re having a great time! This is a great start to filling every page of your passport before it expires!
We love and miss you both. Take care, get lots of pictures and take good notes to share with the family and to remember when you’re old. Love, Your family