7. Shops are closed on Sunday: Some of my fellow American TA friends here in Germany would probably disagree with my appreciation of the fact that most stores are closed on Sundays. Most restaurants and bakeries are open, but grocery stores and shops are usually closed, at least here in Bavaria. Growing up Catholic and still a Catholic, I have learned the importance of having a day of rest on Sunday for God. My parents taught me to avoid shopping, working, or running a bunch of errands on Sundays. And even if you don't believe in the value of having a day of rest for God, I still think everyone has to see the value in taking a day to forget about shopping and working, and just relax. I appreciate the slowness and calmness that surrounds Altdorf and Nuremberg on Sundays. For many Germans (again at least in Bavaria) Sunday is a day to spend with family and friends or doing hobbies. It's good to slow down and enjoy the most important parts of life, why not do it on Sunday?
The last three items/points will have to wait...I'm still thinking about them. It's not that I don't like a lot of things about Germany, but I want to pick the most interesting aspects.
In more recent news...it's still cold here, and it's getting difficult for me to bear, but winter is always a drag for me. Here are more photos of Altdorf....I realized I needed to put more photos up.
I'll write more soon with more details about my teaching experiences!
Altdorf's old Rathaus (town hall)
Some restaurants and shops
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