Kapitel 7 Kultur Blog

Germany has a lot of low-cost supermarkets, such as Aldi. I once went to an Aldi store in the US and it was exactly as the article described. You have to pay for shopping carts and bags, the workers don't seem to care how enjoyable your experience is, and the selection isn't very large. As far as driving to the store in Germany goes, it seems you're guaranteed to either get a ticket or die on the way. While waiting in line, you had better be ready to defend your spot. The German process for "waiting in line" seems comparable to trying to catch a Bursley-Baits bus to North Campus. Even if you're the first one in line, you'll probably be forced to the back.

Stuttgart and Munchen seem like nice cities. The automotive roots in Stuttgart remind me of the some of the bigger cities in Michigan. Both cities were described as having a very vibrant cultural life. They have alten schlossen, theaters, museums, and ballets. Sports are very popular in Germany, with soccer being the most popular. One interesting difference between American sports and German sports is interscholastic play. In America, there are high school sports. In Germany, most of the sports are done through clubs.