Freiburg was Beautiful

It was so great to get to a smaller less tourist populated city. Freiburg is about the equivalent size to Ann Arbor, and is also home to a large university.



Phillipp was my host for my Freiburg experience, and I couldn't of asked for anything more. It was nice to spend a night outside of a hostel and hang out with real people. In the afternoon when I arrived I set out to hike the mountain that is basically downtown. There was an eifel tower like structure at the top that I climbed for a spectacular view of the city, picture to come. The streets are lined with flowing water. Instead of having pipes underground there is rushing water through most of the streets, open air, and about two feet wide. I am sorry to say, but the character of Freiburg beats Ann Arbor hands down. This is the first city I was really taken by, I am ready to move out there.



We hit up a student hot spot for dinner, called Schlappen, which means old shoes. I was introduced to Flammkuchen and had a Radler, beer with sprite/lemonade. After dinner Phillipp tossed me an old pair of futbol shoes with one of the soles half off and a pair of damp socks. We played indoor futbol most of the evening. I did my best to pretend to know what I was doing. I think I failed.



After futbol and showers we headed back to Schlappen for my first Absinth experience. That is all I am going to say. Our next stop was the local watering hole across the street from Phillipp's, for some Kolsch beer, which is local to Phillip's hometown. The friends I was with, being regulars, we were immediately give two from the friendly barkeep. Our next stop was bed.

More to come...

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