And here is the damage for the luggage. From one end of the library....
to the other...
out the door....
and into the entry way.
It was an awe-inspiring sight!
We crowded into the Fruhstueck Zimmer (Breakfast Room) for the students to be greeted by Herr Daugherty and meet Ulla, Christian Seres, us, and to eat some pizza.
Ian posing with Natalie and Kristen. The students aren't the only tired ones!
That first weekend was an intensive orientation to the program, the House, the rules, and each other. It was softened by a beautiful ride on a ferry boat up the Neckar River to the nearby town of Neckarsteinach to enjoy the ride, see castles, eat food, and get acquainted. 
Amanda, Stephanie, and Ian checking out some pictures.
Jon, Dominic and Shannon deep in conversation.
Taking pictures and taking in the view.
Talking and hanging out while waiting for the boat to rise in a lock. Don't touch the black funk on the side, it sticks on your fingers. Just ask Dominic. Eww.
The towns on the Neckar are really beautiful.
Chelsea C, Christina, Laura and Meagan hanging out below deck.
Royce, Sebastian (aka, "Sea Bass"), and Matt Y enjoying the ride.
Say cheese!
Mark, David and Zach B. on the front row, with Andrew, Susan, Taylor G, Adam and the top of Lex' head in the second row.
Ooh, castle. It's very cool that these things are here.
Fun on the ground at the Spielplatz. Meagan and Dominic swinging.
Lisa Daughterty above the fray as Dominic and Ian display some brotherly love.
That's more than enough for now. More later!
Love, Stacy, Steve, Dominic, and Ian
