deutshland culture

It was quite a shift from Spain to Germany. Especially the weather-- all last month it was over 100 F every day. The highest temp I saw was 109 F (43C), and it was typically 96-98 at night. Here in Germany it is around 75F, but it feels much colder to me. Some other tidbits I have picked up in my first three days in Germany...

• a closed bathroom door does not indicate that someone is in the bathroom, it is important to remember to lock the door
• you can ask for money on the street simple if you are young and alternative looking... and people will give it to you!
• dessert is eaten in the afternoon, before dinner, so when you arrive late to a party and thez offer zou dessert, don't worry- you didn't miss the meal
• the y and z are switched on the computer keyboard
• don't arrive late to a party, germans are punctual
• just outside almost every town or city is a forrest, but there are no dangerous animals in these forrests (mountain lion and bears don't live in germany)
• there is a special holiday in may where you hike through the forrest with a wagon full of beer, the fast you drink your beer the easier it is to hike
• it may rain at a moments notice, but don't worrz the rain doesn't stay for long
• you eat salad with your meal, yay!