d of each day. Again I was not mentally prepared and within 48 hours was ready to retreat to Denver and my comfortable home and life in Evergreen. It took some serious persuasion and change of accommodation before I relented to continue the course. That month set the stage for what was for me a challenging four years. I never acquired the confidence, desire or education to speak and understand the German language second to my own. It made it difficult to adjust and understand the culture, which in turn fed intolerance and unhappiness. On reflection the gamble we took by making the move went in our favour and the experience of living in Europe again did leave our family with great memories. I just wish my introduction to the language had been at my own pace and in my own time, maybe Id be able to say more than Guten Tag....
