Cologne Cathedral

First Taste of Cologne

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August 13th 2011
No surprises this morning when a quick look out the hotel window confirmed the customary heavy cloud and intermittent rain were with us again. That helped confirm our decision to take motorways from Kassel to Cologne rather than drive the smaller country roads. In addition, our map showed a veritable labyrinth of autobahns and minor roads curling and criss-crossing around the cluster of cities t ... 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