Woodcarver in the craft fair

Bonn

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May 1st 2009
1 May 2009 Today was a public holiday in Germany. Under cloudless skies and with what seemed like half the population of the city we did a 19 mile cycle ride along the Rhine to Bonn and back. Bonn was formerly the capital of West Germany prior to reunification when the parliament was moved to Berlin. There are two squares in the Aldstat district, the old town. One had a political rally an ... read more

Europe » Germany

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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