Week 2 in Germany, I am getting local
I can’t believe it’s already Week 2 in Berlin. Last week, I could only order coffee in English, but this week I’ve gotten so used to visiting the coffee shop in front of our hotel every morning that I can proudly say, “Ich hätte gern einen Latte und ein Schokoladencroissant.” (“I would like a latte and a chocolate croissant.”) The waiter then replies in German, “Alles?” (“Anything else?”), which feels like a small sign that my German is improving, and I no longer sound like a complete foreigner. I simply reply, “Ja, danke.” (“Yes, thank you.”) My favorite day this week was our visit to the Bauhaus. Bauhaus was an art school founded in 1919. It was revolutionary for its time because it welcomed “every person of good character.” When I think of Germany, especially Berlin, I always picture minimalism and functionality. Visiting the Bauhaus helped me understand why Germany has earned that reputation. I was amazed that many of the pieces designed over 100 years ago still look modern toda...
