Late afternoon on Marienplatz

Day off, sort of

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June 20th 2005
Still got that cold today. I declared myself a day off; even if I weren't already totally entitled to one, it helps that most museums and major attractions are closed on Mondays. I slept until 9:30 and dinked around, rearranged luggage, watched CNN International, and so forth until about 11:30 before showering. My hotel room is in a small suite with toilet and shower shared with two other rooms ... read more

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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