Today was amazing.
I loved visiting Frederick the Great’s Sansoucci Castle in Potsdam today. I think what surprised me the most was the fact that the kings did not sleep with their wives; instead they gave them completely separate castles, or at least different rooms. I could not believe how many paintings adorned the wall; they were absolutely exquisite.
After the castle visit, on our way back to the hotel, some of us stopped for food. I went to a McDonald’s and was sad to find out that no one knew what a twist cone was. I tried for a few minutes to get my point across, but ended up with a sundae.
Once back on the u-baun, I again realized how much I appreciate American’s take on cleanliness. A German stood above me while I sat and really exuded a sweaty, dirty smell. I didn’t realize that Germans don’t wash as often or care as much to use deodorant.
After getting off, I walked into a store, not realizing it was after hours, and a saleswomen attempted to barter with me on a necklace, something I would never expect to occur in Nebraska.
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