So...
After 9 months of bureaucracy, hours of studying and fighting with a slightly dysfunctional computer program, 3 unnecessary hours worth of "lessons" with an official instructor, several pointless bus trips to Bergheim, and a total of about 600 Euro, I finally have a driver's license. On June 14, I took the written test, which around 30% of Germans fail, and aced it. Then last week on Monday I took the behind-the-wheel test and passed that one, too. I had to take the test in an automatic, because I've never driven a car with a manual transmission, and therefore there is a restriction on my license that I am not permitted to drive any vehicle with a stick, but that's ok. So Friday morning I was able to take the bus to Bergheim to pick up my license, and today I drove the new car, which they bought in January, for the first time. And now I don't have to pick up the kids with the stupid bike and scooters anymore. I am a happy camper.
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On October 9, 2009 I began a twelve month adventure to work as an au pair in the city of Cologne. To live in Germany for an entire year is the experience of a lifetime, one which I know will teach me innumerable things about myself as well as the world. Although I'm not really much of a blogger myself, I think it's important to be able to share my experiences with those who are dearest to me. So here you have it: an insight into das Leben eines Au-pair-maedchens in Deutschland.
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