The other day, I noticed a whole flock of pigeons outside of Mainz's central station, and they all seemed to be eating lunch at the same time! They looked so funny I had to take a picture.
The coolest thing I saw in nature was definitely the view from the balcony of Heidelberg Castle. From there, you can look out on the Neckar River Valley as it extends for miles. The valley looks especially pretty this time of year, when all the trees are turning colors.
Germany is currently undergoing an Energiewende, which is German for energy transition. Right now, more than 35% of Germany's energy usage comes from renewable sources, the biggest of which being wind and solar power.
German is the main language spoken in Germany. This week, I learned that German is also an official language in Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Lichtenstein!
Germany uses the euro. The euro is stronger than the American dollar, which means that it is worth more. Right now, one euro is worth about $1.14.
A bottle of water costs about $1.14. Look out for what kind of water you are getting, though. Many Germans prefer sparkling water to still water, so you have to read the labels carefully! Kohlensäure is the German word for carbonation, which means the water is sparkling.
