Thursday, July 10, 2008

Berlin Buffet

I have a staring problem.
I have had it for a long time and I'm finally embracing it, and actually
starting to love it.
My staring problem has helped me discover very unique facts about people. Airports are my very favorite place, a huge feast for my eyes. A buffet, if you will.

Anyhow, so naturally I have been staring at people since I've gotten here and I wanted to share some of my random discoveries, and let you in on some facts you might have not known before.

(These might say German people as a whole, and of course there are always exceptions, etc. etc.)

Germans never match, which I LOVE.
Germans love animals.
Germans have a different idea of what personal space is than Americans.
Germans NEVER SLEEP. I know I said that already in my last blog, but I swear they don't.
Germans aren't really terribly loud in public places. Such as, trains, etc. They have this subtle tone to their voices that don't carry and annoy others.
Germans love to be outside, and don't know life without a bicycle.
Germans love beer...duh. Partly because it is significantly cheaper than any other beverage.
Germans work. I don't know about you, but I imagined Germans just sitting around half naked, making out in a beautiful park all day long, but they actually do work.
Germans seem more comfortable in their own skin. You won't see these stick skinny girls, or sheek looking men showing themselves off in the middle of the street. It's a nice change. But if you like that sort of thing, go to London.
Germans have a beautiful language, opposed to what we thought to be very harsh.
Germans like to be German. They have a certain respect and love for their country. It's really touching.

I know there is more, but it's only been four days so I'll have much to discover, and many more buffets to enjoy. :) Until then...Ciao.


p.s. I swear I'll get pictures up when I can...

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Love it! Love the observations, Nicole. Thanks for keeping us up to date - I enjoy checking in on you. :)

cheers!

Michelle said...

This is so cute, Nicole! And I'm glad you have a staring problem...it's a lot of fun, isn't it? I hope you're having a beautiful time!

big al said...

Glad your having a great time. Maybe Sam and I can come out for a couple and fly back with you. Will let you know. I want to see some of the great history. WWII my favorite too. Love you.
Dad