I arrived in Germany in February 2002. I had decided to high-tail it to Europe when I was young enough, had my sight, and could still walk under my own steam. I was only able to say one phrase in German: "Zwei gross bier bitte" (two big beers please). Listening to German was like listening to Chinese. I had no idea. I could not even count to ten.

That all seems like a long time ago. Six years, five cities, two companies, and many German beers later, I am firmly entrenched in the country and love it. I cannot imagine living anywhere else at this point in my life.

Germany has a long, checkered history, an abundance of culture, and beautiful sights and sounds. Join me as we explore what it is really like in Germany today, and how the past impacts the present.

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