I have been in Germany/Europe (squeezing in some side trips to nearby countries and major cities) for the last two and a half weeks and I love it here. Everything is so pretty and everyone is so friendly. I am always hesitant to use the term “quaint” to describe Europe because it seems that all Americans use that word as a descriptor, but… it fits. In the best possible way.
Some things I have observed about Germany and Europe in general:
- The computer keyboards are different. Hence, typing this entry is proving to be rather difficult.
- In Germany, you have to specify you want still water at restaurants, or else you get the carbonated kind.
- Speaking of water, it’s more expensive than beer. Beer is probably one of the cheapest beverages.
- You have to pay for most bathrooms – usually somewhere between 30 and 50 cents.
- True to stereotype, Germans love sausages, potatoes, bread, and beer. And for good reason, as all those foods here are delicious!
