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The Euros Sure Love Their Pyrotechnics  
   

The Euros Sure Love Their Pyrotechnics

I don't why it is, but no matter where we travel in Europe at New Year's, the Europeans go absolutely bonkers with fireworks on New Year's Eve on through New Year's Day. It's a constant barrage of flashes and booms. Sleeping at night is nearly impossible. They set the stupid things off all day and night. I guess it's because they don't own firearms to shoot off like we Americans do.
Last Day of the Eastern European Jaunt

January 1st 2008
Another New Year and one last chance to enjoy German hospitality, food and beer. Too bad that this is a holiday and not many places are expected to be open for business. Nevertheless we got out of bed before nine primarily because we had booked this particular place due of its location and buffet breakfast. The breakfast room was indeed huge and there were a number of tables with breakfast foo ... read more
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German Flag 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
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