Exactly one month ago today I flew home for Christmas. During those two weeks at home I reverted back to my old self--you know, the one that never remembers to take her camera anywhere. So, I did a lot in those two weeks, but I don't have a lot to show for it (except for maybe a couple of extra pounds!).
I usually make new year's resolutions, but I like mine to be fun--they are more likely to be accomplished that way. I think I am also more likely to accomplish them if I tell everyone my resolutions, so here they are:
1. Learn more German! (Specifically, by the end of 2012 I want to be at or surpass a B2 level.)
2. Visit at least 10 cities/towns on my list of "German Places I Haven't Been Yet".
What cities/towns are on the list?
1. Aachen
2. Bamberg
3. Berchtesgaden
4. Eisenach
5. Freiburg
6. Garmisch
7. Köln
8. Nuremberg
9. Quedlinburg
10. Rüdesheim
11. Sylt
12. Trier
If you are wondering why Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg, Munich, and Oldenburg (among others) aren't on the list, it's because they used to be on it. :) I am sure the list will grow as the year goes on. Are there any others that need to be on there?
Have you been to Regensburg? If not, I would slip that one in when you go to Bamberg. My boyfriend really loves Bamberg, he thinks it is the prettiest place in Germany. I really liked Regensburg too. Enjoy visiting your list! Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteAgreed with Fiona, I quite liked my short visit to Regensburg and I'm looking forward to getting back there in the future. But I'd move Berchtesgaden to the top of the list... it's been my favorite place so far in Germany. Mountains, lakes, brown cows with bells and every village looks like a perfect Alpine postcard. I plan to retire there and grow red geraniums in every window.
ReplyDeleteKonstanz, including the lake and the "Insel Mainau". If you ask me ;-)
ReplyDeleteSince I'm currently IN Regensburg, I agree you should visit.
ReplyDeleteI hopped over to Nuremberg on the last holiday, and it was quite a lovely town. I may be in Kempten in two weeks for a concert. I'm not at all sure why they chose Kempten and not, say, *Munich* for their show, but there it is.
Excellent ideas! Regensburg and Konstanz have officially been addded to the list. I was told at work that I should add Passau as well.
ReplyDeleteBerchtesgaden is one I definitely want to see--I'm thinking I'll wait until spring, though. ;)
ReplyDeleteFor "Insel Mainau" which is close to Konstanz: go there when the tulips are in bloom. Or roses. Depends on what you prefer: http://www.mainau.de/bluetezeiten.html
ReplyDelete#7 is FABULOUS! One of my favorite cities in Europe!! Trust me--you WILL LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteAnd remember...take the camera! :-)
It took me a while, but I have the camera ready now...I even take it to the grocery store. :)
ReplyDeletea) just came across your blog and love it
ReplyDeleteb) when you decide to come to Bamberg, let me know. I live here now, and can give you plenty of tips!
@Mandy--thanks! I will definitely let you know! I have heard Bamberg is amazing!!!
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