ok, i will answer 2 questions today and then post some more pictures from our weekend in Würtzburg later . . .
question 1 from LJ and Brent:
What is the environmental scoop, etc?
in germany (as in most of europe it seems) people are more conscious about the environment than in america. they sort their trash 3 or 4 ways generally and have different pick up days for different types of trash. i have yet to see a plastic bag decorating a tree (this is mostly due to the fact that everyone uses cloth shopping bags when they go the store or they have to pay 10 cents or something - probably more - for a plastic one everytime they go). also, there are more people in a smaller amount of space so people are conscious about how much space they take up (thus the reason for smaller cars, not setting all of your things on the seat next to you on the bus, standing in line much closer to someone in front of you than you would in america). anyway, they are lightyears ahead of america in terms of having energy efficient washing machines, etc. there are wind generators (you know those big spacey windmills like in california?) everywhere . . . they don't eat genetically modified food and they are actually sort of afraid of candy or cereal or what have you that is too brightly colored. they wont eat it. their pastries are much less sweet than in america. and the organic or health food stores are called a reformhaus . . .
not sure what else to tell you right now about that . . . how did i do Lj?
questions number 2:
what is the preferred mode of transportation in Germany?
most people go by foot, bicycle, bus or train. not as many people have cars and those that do don't use them when they can walk instead. there are a lot of cars, but they are much smaller and get better gas mileage because (dun dun dun) gas costs a LOT more here than in america. they pay about as much for a LITRE of gas as we do for a GALLON. that's a BIG difference!
so, i hope you are enjoying your time as you celebrate the winter holidays! we are having a fantastic time and have fallen in love with gluhwein!!! it schmeck lecker! (i don't know if i spelled that right) . . .
yes, sometime jon will contribute to this blog too . . . but for now, it's me . . .
gute nacht! (it is 21:29 for me right now),
Tabitha
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My dearest Queen, thank you so much for the info scoop on the Enviro front. It sounds simply, well, simple. Could you imagine what we'd be like if we listened to those who said we could do better for ourselves, environment, etc. Wow! It's just so refreshing to hear that people can shop without plastic bags and gulp . . . survive. I so wish I was there hanging out with you while Jon was studying. Our Milagro is doing GREAT. All test results back and baby is going to be a contender to sing real loud (grin). Brent and I celebrated my birthday yesterday, quiet dinner for three and a walk by the river. We even met a new neighbor, just walked up knocked on the door in the evening and introduced ourselves. We chatted with them for over an hour! I can't wait till we know everyone and can have a big get together in the back yard. Anywho, cutie pie! I should go, but I am so thrilled that you are having fun! I can't wait to hear more. Our love, Brent and LJ hug hug hug hug hug
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