Heidelberg, nearing the end

So I'll be leaving Heidelberg tomorrow morning. I got an e-mail from the consulate only yesterday saying they had received my passport, and I could make an appointment to pick it up; predictably there were no appointment slots left but I was able to request an emergency appointment and the request was granted this afternoon, so I should be able to stop by quickly and pick it up no problem. Then I'll be straight back to the USA, which will be a big relief for me I think.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone, and I'm looking forward to getting home and getting things back to normal. I'm tired of all this traveling around.