A couple pictures of Mannheim...

For those curious about my new home, here are a few shots I took. Mannheim is not exactly a beautiful city, but these pictures aren't too bad. The city is very working-class and not at all a tourist stop. In addition, EVERYTHING is under construction. At this point, however, I can honestly say that I consider Mannheim home and am used to things.

This is the Wasser Turm- the water tower. It is without a doubt the prettiest thing in Mannheim. I took all these pictures the same evening- which was a typical Mannheim evening. It couldn't decide if it wanted to rain or be sunny, and this usually results, as it did this night, in a very interesting sky. This view is from the front.

This is only a little while later and from the back. There are gardens and a large fountain which lights up at night. It's unexpectedly pretty, and this was the first time I had actually explored back here. Pretty artistic, isn't it Jess?

Me on the water tower.


I just thought this picture really defined the city. Construction equipment and concrete under an amazing sky. The light was beautiful- glad I ventured out that night...