Musings

Meat, they eat lots of meat in Germany. Veal, beef cheeks, rump steaks, salmon, pike-perch (it’s a fish) and of course, sausages of different kinds. I do eat meat just that I prefer vegetables and tofu. But I must admit that the veal and beef cheeks I’d was superb. Cooked just nice and melts in the mouth. 

One major difference I found: shops in Germany are closed on Sundays. Coming from Asia where shops are open every day, it’s a surprise. Even in the US, shops are open. I did have an English book but I always would like to have an extra book or two because I go through them rather quickly.  Anyway, I managed by sleeping earlier so that I would read less and preserve whatever English reading material I’d. 

So what do Germans do on weekends? My guide, Urte Lutzen said they get up late, walk in the parks – and there’re many beautiful ones – visit museums, walk through flea markets, go to the mountains or countryside. 

After eight days in Germany and five cities I was tired. My 10 other travelling companions from Europe, Asia and South America had visited at least 10 organisations in 8 days. Unlike a holiday tour which is physically demanding, this tour was both physically and mentally draining. 

I still found the tour interesting and in the following weeks I’ll be writing in the straits times about the new interactive 3D technologies, new tech in BMW cars, LED lights that can carry data and others. 

Hopefully, I’ll find the time to return to Germany for a holiday. 

• Korean movie on iTunes
• In Bangkok for 48 hours but no thai food yet
• Beemer cars
• End of leave
• I received my iPad!