The worldwide Augustana College experience

Machu Picchu

So I realize it has been literally forever since my last blog and I have a ton of stories and experiences.  What I’m going to do is to write several smaller blog entries on the different experiences instead of just writing one giant blog.  I think this way I can get into more detail about [...]

Wernigerode- The 5k

In addition to the hikes, Michelle and I engaged in an impromptu registration and running of a seemingly large running event in Wernigerode, the town in which we were staying. Michelle and I only ran a 5k, but the experience was great. Right before the start, the Germans warmed up with dance motions demonstrated by [...]

Harz Mountains

Just yesterday I was hiking through the Harz mountains. Specifically, Michelle (fellow Augie student) and I negotiated trails to reach the summit of the highest peak in central Germany: der Brocken. It stands 1142 meters high and we couldn’t see any kind of view after around 850 meters. It was quite a climb and we [...]