I thought everything was going to be closed today, but I think there’s more stuff open today than yesterday. It seems the Germans spend the 24th with family, and the 25 is more of a family and friends day. This is good for me.

Friends are still gone so it’s a tad lonely.

an ozzie told me “Joe Squires is such an american name”. Hadn’t really thought about it, but I have not met anyone named joe or joseph since I’ve been here.