From a really slippery bridge

Munich

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April 7th 2008
This weekend I went to Munich and Crazy King Ludwig II's castle! Munich is a really nice city, and very progressive when it comes to energy efficiency. For example, all the escalators stop moving until someone gets on them. Riding the train out to the castle, we saw tons and tons of huge windmills and solar panels, for wind and sun energy. After lots of delicious German sausage, a nice chang ... read more

Europe » Germany » Bavaria » Munich

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more