First let me start by saying, my legs hurt! Today was one of those days where I accidentally left my phone at home, however I think it was for the better. I got to view Germany in an entirely different light and beyond the tourist exterior everyone sees. I went bike riding. It was a gorgeous morning and Dirk has been mumbling for a few days about going bike riding so we seized the opportunity, I haven't been riding since I was 15 and my host family in China went for a ride with me at 9 o'clock at night around the West Lake. I remember coming within inches of cars and other bike riders, the streets were badly lit as well but it was an incredible experience. I also later found out that there have
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