since i can't think of what to write about, i think i'll make a few additions to my list in the other post "Random Observations about Germany".
16. at the supermarket you bag your own items. and if you didn't bring your own bag along, you'll have to purchase one at the cashier. they aren't free. in shops and stores, however, you are spared the trouble.
17. everything is closed on Sundays, except for bakeries in the morning and a few restaurants. so restock by Saturday if you don't like the idea of a sunday with nothing to do and no food. sunday shopping is out of the question. window shopping however seems to be a popular sunday activity with a lot of people taking to strolling on the streets.
18. at the end of every lecture, students knock on their desks. if you are confused as to why, think of it as the equivalent of clapping.
19. on train rides in southern germany, you notice many picturesque little villages that look like they came straight out of a fairy tale. and each village has a church that stands out and gives it that magical touch. even the cities have beautiful churches scattered everywhere.
20. bicycles are a popular means of transport. some of my professors bike to work, as do a lot of students. old people are also a good percentage of the bikers. all this has a lot to do with the cities not only being bicycle-friendly, but also concentrated. for travel within the city, especially in the summer months, i would take my bike over the buses and trams. the commute is not very long, its safe (bike paths guide you along major city roads), convenient and you get some exercise!
disclaimer: these are my personal observations from my time in southern germany and in no way indicative of what someone else's experience might be like.
ciao!
4 comments:
i read your blog and thought about my dad, he loves Germany. Despite the several times that he has visited the country he is always elated to be going back. I would have loved to visit Germany during the FIFA World Cup 2006(since that ship has long sailed)now i would love to come visit Germany during the Oktoberfest, when you are licensed to over-drink and drop dead ;)
I promise to bring my own bedazzled, very hep made in china bicycle from ktm!!
That's awesome. And Oktoberfest is just one of the many fests here, although the most popular and touristy one. Try the Stuttgarter Volksfest which has beer, fun rides and awesome German food in equal measure.
Would love love to check out those villages.
I'm adding Germany to my list of places to visit :).
Also, I love the idea of cycling to get around.
Ahh my legs will benefit frim the exercise!
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