Today was our first day attending our Austrian wards. I loved it! I didn't understand the majority of what was said, but I got the gist of what was being taught. I unknowingly volunteered for the opening prayer in Relief Society. A member of the Relief Society Presidency came up to us and said something about how we could speak either German or English. I assumed she meant when we wanted to participate in class. So I nodded my head vigorously to show that I understood. She, delighted, sat down next to me and asked me for my name. When I told her my name, I saw that she wrote it down on the program next to AG (Angang Gebet--opening prayer) and I realized that I had signed up for more than I had bargained for. With the help of Carolyn and Melinda, I wrote down what I remembered of saying prayers in German. The actual prayer was iffy, but I enjoyed the experience thoroughly and loved participating in the ward, even just in a small way.
After church, Cara and I traveled down to the Donau River. We got turned around a few times but finally found it. It was lovely to walk down the promenade of the river with a light breeze and warm sunshine.
Yesterday (Saturday) Melinda and I had our first big meal with our Host, Frau Greneville. It was absolutely delicious! We had homemade tomato soup with noodles and a dish called Semmelschmarr'n, which was broken up pieces of rolls or pancakes and raisins that had been sweeten. I could have eaten it ALL DAY. It was so good.
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