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SECTION REAL ESTATE OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS Ease the B stress on your loved ones... with a pre planned funeral to fit your needs. No cost or obligation Local Living consultations (810) 629-9321 or visit www.sharpfuneralhomes.com Sunday, February 19, 2017 Deutschland Besuchend (visiting Germany) PHOTO: feelgrafix.com around the world This is the second in a series Germany... At a glance of stories about other countries, Distance from Location: Germany is located in central Europe. It is posi- to be published the third Fenton to Frankfurt tioned in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. Germany Sunday of each month is bordered by the countries of Denmark, Poland, Czech Re- public, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium and 4,135 Netherlands, and by the Baltic Sea and North Sea. By Vera Hogan Size: Germany is 137,847 square miles, according to travelersdigest.com. It is just under the same size as the [email protected] miLES state of Montana 810-629-6823 Population: 80.68 million Religion: Christianity. About 65 percent to 70 percent of the population are followers of the Christian religion in Germany. One of the jewels of Europe They are almost evenly split between the mainstream denominations of Lutheran-Protestantism and Calvinism united in the EKD (Evangelical Church in Germany) and the Germany features a landscape of lush forests, majestic rivers and mountain Roman Catholic Church. ranges, and North Sea beaches. The European country is steeped in rich history. Berlin, its capital, is home to art and nightlife scenes, the Brandenburg Gate AIRFARE and many sites relating to WWII. Munich is known for its Oktoberfest and beer Airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Frankfurt halls, including the 16th-century Hofbräuhaus. Frankfurt, with its skyscrapers, International Airport will cost about $1,071. Fares vary houses the European Central Bank. throughout the year; check with your travel agent for the best From Frankfurt, one will want to travel south to Heidelberg, and the picturesque times of year to travel. scenes along the Rhine River. Even further south, in the majestic mountains of Bavaria, there is a wealth of German culture, art, architecture and history. It is, HOTELS for example, where monasteries have become important and attractive tourist Whatever your destination or budget might be, there’s a landmarks. There, visitors can enjoy fresh baked bread, handmade cheese and huge choice of hotels to choose from in Germany. Ranging ice cold German beer, brewed and served by monks who don’t utter a word. from low cost budget hotels to some of the world’s best These are just a few of the things guests of this friendly European nation may luxury hotels, Germany has it all. Some hotels are housed wish to enjoy during their travels. 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Whether you prefer • Nein, danke ................ No, thank you urban destinations — whether you all the comforts of a luxury hotel, or just want a gate way to the countryside, a place to lay your head at night, there is CULTURAL DIFFERENCES a taste of alternative nightlife or to experience Oktoberfest. literally a place to stay that meets every According to german-way.com, there budget while in Germany. are a few things to know when driving BERLIN in Germany. First, the driver coming Berlin is both the German capital CURRENCY/CREDIT CARDS from the right has the right of way and and the biggest city in Germany. The Euro is currency used in there are fewer signs. Gasoline costs After being separated into East and Germany. One Euro is equivalent to twice the U.S. rate; fuel tax is high. West during the Cold War, Berlin was $1.05 in U.S. dollars, according to Most cars feature manual transmission FEELGRAFIX.COM reunited in 1990; it quickly emerged x-rates.com. (stick shift). Diesel fuel for cars is Majestic castles along a backdrop of as the most cosmopolitan and exciting According to justlanded.com, Germany available at almost any gas station. lush countryside and mountains are a city in architecture and nightlife. Berlin is unusual in that it has a relatively low level When dining in a restaurant you will common sight in Germany. is known for its many art venues and of credit card usage compared to other likely have to seat yourself. A glass of museums. water is not automatic, you have to European countries, with many people children are allowed with parents. Blue MUNICH preferring to pay in cash. order it. Soft drinks are usually served collar workers have beer with lunch without ice. The tip is given directly to (it’s written into their contracts). Munich is the capital of Bavaria GREETINGS/PHRASES the server. Credit cards are not always and gateway to the Alps. It is one of accepted. Sharing a table (family FOODS the most beautiful and green cities in More than 80 percent of Germans style) is common when a restaurant is Germany. It offers first class museums • Schnitzel, which is breaded and under 60 who grew up in West crowded. Asking to take leftovers home and traditional German architecture, fried meat. There is chicken and pork Germany (before reunification) will is less common than in the U.S. a salute to Bavaria’s royal past. A true schnitzel, but veal is the most common have had at least five years of English When shopping, credit card taste of Munich’s hospitality, culture and best option. in school. But, most of them hardly acceptance is more limited. Shopping and world-famous beer can be had at • Apple Strudel (apfelstudel) features ever used it again after they got out hours are much more limited; no Oktoberfest, which attracts more than a flaky crust, warm apple filling and of school, mainly because they don’t shopping on Sunday. Customer service six million visitors every year. have to. In larger cities, however, can be poor. Returns are allowed only powdered sugar, all of which is bathed tourists find more English speakers for a defective product. Few businesses in vanilla ice cream or sauce. FRANKFURT • Potato salad (kartoffelsalat). This than in the countryside. Older people have a toll-free number. You will have to Because of its international airport, German potato salad is made with are less likely to speak English than pay 14 Euro cents a minute to call them. Frankfurt is the major hub for Germany vinegar and mustard and is a must younger Germans. The following are Specialty shops are more common than and Europe. The city also is the side dish for schnitzel. some common greetings and phrases discount stores. financial center of the country, which • Large soft pretzels (bretzel) are that will help: Alcoholic beverages are served in is reflected in the city’s gleaming sold in very bakery around the country. • Guten tag ..........................Good day more places in Germany than in U.S. skyscrapers. Frankfurt is host to many They are super soft on the inside and • Guten abend ..............Good evening The drinking age is 18 (16 for beer important events, among them the crispy on the outside, unlike their U.S. • Ya ................................................. Yes and wine). McDonald’s serves beer International Book Fair in October, the counterparts. • Nein .............................................. No in Germany. Pubs are open and light; biggest of its kind in the world. • Black Forest cherry torte (schwarzwalder kirschtorte) in one of HAMBURG the most decadent cakes in Germany. Hamburg is the country’s second It features layers of chocolate cake, largest city located in northern whipped cream and cherries. Germany. It boasts one of the • Currywurst is a grilled sausage biggest harbors in the world and is doused in special curry ketchup famous for its legendary nightlife and topped with curry powder. It is a hub “Reeperbahn,” home to the favorite street food. Where Community & Commerce Connect city’s red light district. With several • Beef roulades (rindsrouladen) waterways running through its center, is a common beef dish throughout Hamburg features more bridges than Germany. It is thin slices of beef Amsterdam and Venice combined. wrapped around bacon and onion. 4, 2017 Braised red cabbage (Rotkohl) is often COLOGNE served as a side. Founded by the Romans, Cologne • German meatloaf (leberkase) is is one of Germany’s oldest cities. similar in texture and taste to bologna. 5, 2017 The Cathedral of Cologne is the Eat in a roll with mustard. centerpiece of the city and its rich • Potato pancakes (kartoffelpuffer). architectural history. Cologne is well- They are crunch and best with sour known for its contemporary art scene, cream or applesauce. excellent museums and the largest • Asparagus (spargel). From April carnival celebrations in Germany. EVENT SPONSORED BY: to late June, the white variety of HALLWAY asparagus is Germany’s favorite HEIDELBERG BOOTHS vegetable. Heidelberg is one of the few German Source: thisisinsider.com cities that wasn’t destroyed in World AVAILABLE! War II.