Saturday, September 30
My last day in Germany consisted of a six hour drive to Frankfurt. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the famous German Autobahn. Wow, they go fast. At 140 kilometers per hour (about 82 mph) cars passed me like I was standing still. You can only pass in Germany on the left, not on the right. So you have to keep an eye on your rear view mirror for somebody pulling up behind. If you don’t pull over, they flash their lights at you. It keeps you on your toes.
Another thing you see on the Autobahn are the windmill. In this US presidential campaign there is a lot of talk about alternative energy sources. The Germans are ahead of us in this respect. Their windmill system is quite impressive. Usually placed near a line of high power lines, these things look like huge airplane props mounted on very tall towers. The blades nearly reach the ground and rotate according to the wind direction. I don’t no how much energy they generate, but what ever it is, it’s cheep and clean.
While Germany was not as exotic as some places I’ve been, it certainly is beautiful. The people were great for the most part. I would defiantly come back again, hopefully with Julie. As a descendant of German speaking grandparents, my visit was eye opening. Being in the “Old Country” as it were, really does help one understand who they were and who I am. At least it did for me.
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