Escapades in Germany

So I have recently caught a bug...the travel bug...for which there is but one cure.  Alas, we cannot afford the cure at this time, so I will just suffer in silence.  But that doesn't mean I can't reminisce.  So I thought I'd tell you a few reasons why I absolutely adore Germany, among many other countries and cities (Ireland and Paris, France being up there in my top 3).  Sit back, relax, and imagine you are on zee train to Deutschland...

Reason #1: Aged Like a Fine Wine

I'm just gonna put this out there. It's old. As a united country, not so much. As a land, people, and history...old!  Which I absolutely love!  Don't get me wrong, I'm a proud American.  But I love that Germany has more than two hundred years of history and culture to offer me.   I also find their "old stuff" to be incredibly intriguing, elegant, and wondrous!  Exhibit A: 

Der Kölner Dom ~ The Cologne Cathedral

The original cathedral (in Roman times) was first errected in 1170.  The building of the gothic cathedral  (pictured above) began in 1248 after taking the first one down piece by piece.  See...old.  The scaffolding is there to clean it but I still find it breathtaking.  {source}

Reason #2:  The Food is Scrumptious!  

I love food, especially German food.  When I'm not there, I miss it.  When I see pictures of it, I crave it.  Now perhaps some people immediately think sausage and pretzels.  Yes, there is an abundance of this there, but there is so much more!  The German breakfast is my favorite!  Complete with fresh Brötchen (yummy, one-of-a-kind rolls - hard on the outside, soft on the inside), cheeses, meats, marmalade, butter, fish, and fresh-brewed tea or coffee.  Perhaps a piece of fruit to go. Now that's a breakfast!  

Deutsches Frühstück ~ German Breakfast (delish rolls to the left)

Reason #3: It's Breathtakingly Beautiful!
Germany's landscape alone is worth the trip.  You can find anything from the urban jungle in Berlin to the low lying mountains of Cochem, to the snowy peaks of the alps in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.  There are lush green vineyards, cozy cobblestone villages, lively cities, and plenty of gorgeous castles and churches.

Zugspitze! ~ tallest mountain in Germany {source}

So there are a few reasons why Germany is close to my heart.  One of my best friends is German, which is another reason, and she has been a true blessing in my life.  I've learned so much about this beautiful country, thanks to her.  I hope you enjoyed our little trip!  I'm sure I will be unable to resist the pull to write more about Deutschland later.

Have a blessed week!
~Robyn