This week was a very special treat! It was UMASS spring break week, and SOMEONE VERY SPECIAL showed up in Germany for a week! Grabbing a beer with him in Heidelberg was surreal and amazing! Even though he brought with him the rain, Heidelberg still showed us a good Sunday night with a 5 Liter keg and a traditional German dinner out.
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| Self service Keg at our table! |
On Tuesday of last week, I decided to head to Mannheim, where MM was staying. Ever since coming to Germany, all I have heard is that Mannheim is an unattractive industrial city. No one has ever said anything remotely nice about its atmosphere, looks- nothing. So when I was on the Strassenbahn to Mannheim, I definitely had lower than low expectations. Because of this, Mannheim totally surprised me and I really enjoyed my afternoon there! It definitely was more of a modern city than Heidelberg, but it had character and beautiful pieces scattered throughout. I really enjoyed Mannheim, ESPECIALLY the prices of food! Everything was much cheaper than in touristy Heidelberg. Mannheim also has more of a nightlife than Heidelberg, with clubs and bars full every night of the week. I still think I chose correctly with living in Heidelberg though :) After seeing a few other surrounding towns in Germany- Heidelberg keeps coming out on top of my list! It's a good thing too- since I am 'stuck' here til July. Oh darn...!
So happy I got to see M while he was here traveling for his first time outside the US! I hope you had fun!
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| Mannheim Castle/Palace- Rebuilt after destruction in WW2 |
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| Intricate alter in the Cathedral |
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| The water tower |
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| Precious! |
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| German playgrounds... yet again proving how fun they are! |
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| View from the walking Bridge near the Park |
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