Gay Pride is front and center in Germany. The majority of Gays no longer hide their identity. The parade we witnessed brought tears to our eyes. It’s wonderful to see that people are free here to express themselves.

After interviewing a number of people, I learned that most of the folks who live in the cities of Germany are pretty liberal. When you start to go out to the suburbs, or rural areas, folks get more traditional. It’s the same in the United States. The young adults and children here are trying to understand what happened during the Hitler days and how it occurred. They ask their parents how much guilt they should be responsible for? Most of the replies I heard were “it’s more important that you understand what took place during the Nazi era so it never happens again.”

The Germans are very concerned about Trump. They are stumped by his caustic style and his ability to deny climate changes. They see trouble for the world if he stays in office.

We travel outside of the States more frequently than others. It used to be wonderful that we lived in a country that most others respected and admired. Today, it’s a very different story.

This is so clever. Restaurants in Germany offer to charge your cell phone while you are dining in their establishments. Your cell phones are placed in little lockers with built-in charging stations. Every guest has his, or her, own locker and key. Not only do you get to charge your phone, but you and your companions are cell free during your meal. No interruptions. Just face -to – face conversations.

Doors In Germany

We spent the day in the charming, medieval town of Rothenberg. The architecture was gothic and renaissance. I don’t think you will find an area of the world with all of its original buildings dating back from the Middle Ages. The entire area is charming with the beautiful old houses, storehouses, secluded squares and towers, taverns and town gates. The food and flowers were not second rate either. Everything was picture perfect.

The Flowers

The Treats

We took the train to Potsdam, Germany, to see the Sanssouci Palace, home of Frederick the Great. He has an amazing personal story. I want to buy the rights. Loved every minute of it.

Nuremberg, Germany

Dinner at Oderquelle

Michael Jackson made Hotel Adlon, East Berlin, famous when hung his son, Blanket, off the blanket.

Checkpoint Charlie

181 artists painted the most beautiful murals on what is left of the Berlin Wall.

West Berlin