I had a really really good time in Germany. I didn't quite make it to Hamburg, but I stayed in Dusseldorf and visited Cologne. The family I was staying with was amazing. They took me out for Christmas dinner and even bought me cologne and chocolate! Very nice people.
One thing I was very surprised about was that 99% of the population under the age of 60 speaks English well. It was crazy, no matter where I went, everyone understood me. And then when I was in the clubs in Dusseldorf, they always played American songs and everyone sang along. It was awesome.
It is COLD in Germany. It was about 20 degrees the whole time I was there and that's pretty damn cold for this California boy. I now appreciate this Spanish weather a lot more.
The German food surprised me because it was actually pretty good =) I'd heard from several people that German food isn't the best, but I was pleasantly surprised. I guess I'm just a meat and potatoes kind of guy.
I'll upload pics shortly, I promise! I took about 4000 in Dusseldorf, but don't worry, I'll only post the best ones.
Have a great New Years everyone.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Update
Sorry it took so long to update, I'll be quicker now that I'm done with my classes!
There was just a huge soccer match here between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. It was pretty much like the Superbowl of soccer. There was NO ONE outside in the street during the game and when Barcelona won, everyone was singing and dancing and drinking in the streets. It was a lot of fun to see. Some people actually celebrated by walking a goat through the Metro. Yes, a GOAT. It was actually pretty funny.
I'm headed to Germany for Christmas. I have some friends who live in Dusseldorf and Hamburg and I'm planning on staying with them. It's my first time going to Germany, so I'm excited!
I also got invited to stay with friends in Rome and Budapest and I think I'm going next month. Quite a tough life I have.
Once I figure out how to post pictures on here, I will! I have loads now.
Have a great Christmas everyone. Feliz Navidad y bones festes!
Matt
There was just a huge soccer match here between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. It was pretty much like the Superbowl of soccer. There was NO ONE outside in the street during the game and when Barcelona won, everyone was singing and dancing and drinking in the streets. It was a lot of fun to see. Some people actually celebrated by walking a goat through the Metro. Yes, a GOAT. It was actually pretty funny.
I'm headed to Germany for Christmas. I have some friends who live in Dusseldorf and Hamburg and I'm planning on staying with them. It's my first time going to Germany, so I'm excited!
I also got invited to stay with friends in Rome and Budapest and I think I'm going next month. Quite a tough life I have.
Once I figure out how to post pictures on here, I will! I have loads now.
Have a great Christmas everyone. Feliz Navidad y bones festes!
Matt
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