Just a few days before a triumphant return to Hermann, the volleyball player experiences a Swiss Christmas.
Salut from Switzerland,
As I had mentioned last time I wanted to share with you all the Christmas tradition and celebration that Switzerland does. I had heard from many people that Christmas is the most beautiful holiday in Switzerland and I didn't really know what they meant until I saw it for myself.
A couple of eye-opening trips to Germany and the Swiss capital of Bern add to Jamie's European adventure.
Bonjour Hermann,
If any of you have taken a look at a European map and noticed Switzerland, you will see that it is a very small country. Ever person I have met in Switzerland has not only been proud to call it their country but they speak much about how small it is but how nice to be able to drive four hours and be on the other side of the country. This has been great for me because I have been lucky enough to see the many parts of Switzerland so far and I plan to see many more:)
After spending months as a Swiss volleyball players, Jamie still remembers her days in Hermann High's gym.
Salut Everyone,
Sorry I didn't get a chance to write last week. Things were very busy with me going to visit my mom in Italy, which you will here all about shortly, and volleyball games! :) I would now like to share with you the wonderful experience I had with my mother in Lake Como, Italy.
So, let's begin with me explaining how captivating the city is here in Biel! There are about 60,000 people here, and all the buildings are so unique and classy looking. We have a beautiful lake that surrounds part of the city with also a big hill, which I call the mountain because it is so big, and the Swiss Alps in the far distance! I have been here for about two months now and I still can't get enough of the scenery.
Editor's Note: This is the first in our series of blogs from Jamie Baumstark, a Hermann native now playing volleyball in a European League. Jamie is learning to live as a European and is eager to share her experiences with everyone back home.
Bonjour,
Editor's Note: This is the first in our series of blogs from Jamie Baumstark, a Hermann native now playing volleyball in a European League. Jamie is learning to live as a European and is eager to share her experiences with everyone back home. 
