Sunday is a Day for Rest

June 7th
Unlike in the United States, in Germany Sunday is a day for rest.  So, make sure you have completed all of your errands the day before because stores and many other businesses are closed except for restaurants and coffee shops.  You can observe that most people are out lounging by the river, walking on the trails, or sipping cool beverages at restaurant tables just relaxing and resting.

I had a pretty lazy day myself.  I slept in and then ate breakfast, and then went out for coffee and cake at a local coffee shop.  Later in the afternoon I then went on a long walk along the river.  My sister and I spent most of the evening in her kitchen cooking, eating cheese and drinking beer accompanied with good conversation.  I had no problem with joining in with the locals in resting and relaxing, I welcomed it.

Later in the evening my brother in-law, Brian arrived back from his trip to Berlin.  He is a journalist with Vice magazine and was in Berlin for the Champions Cup in the press box during the game.  It was good to hear about his trip and catch up with him.