Language
I forgot to include this until I was telling someone about the trip.
Germany is an easy country to travel in not only because the transport system is so good, but because many people have a smattering of English. I tried not to be lazy and use as much German as I could, but still, when I couldn't think of a German word, English usually got me by.
One thing made us laugh though--almost everyone said, "Have a nice day!" when we left them. It was as if they learned it in school. I rarely say that when I'm at home! But it was friendly.
Even the people who knew very little English said it--and then they giggled, as if they were proud of themselves and very happy to be able to use the phrase at last.
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