My Trip to Germany

My last post was about not being able to travel. I should have added anymore. Having children is great, but with finances the way they are when having them, traveling sort of go's on the back burner. I did get to go to Germany when I was 17 as part of an exchange student program. I loved it, and this is probably what sparked my love of travel. I visited many of the cathedrals, the Feirnsetuerm, and Muenich to name a few. My favorite was the visit to Trier (the oldest town in Germany dating back to 12BC).

If I could, I would send my children for an experience in another country. I really began to understand a real appreciation of my country. The scenery was very different over there. It was hard to communicate because my German language skills was not so good. People are not as naturally polite. I had to look real hard for water that didn't "sparkle". Milk was purchased in a box and tasted like really thick, creamy butter with the same consistency that milk we have has.

Don't misunderstand me. I am only trying to say the things that made me appreciate America. It was a great learning experience. I hadn't traveled much outside of my home state before this. Anywhere one go's, there are differences. Even in America. Maybe even within ones own state they live in.

Getting out of my home helped me see the world and remember the differences that we all have. I now am a better person because I know that these differences are what make us who we are. It is very interesting also to see how other countries do things. The medical system, government system, and even agriculture is managed very uniquely. I wonder at times if the every day American could learn from how other countries do things and improve on our own system by comparing and contrasting the way we do things against the way others do them.