I came back to a town that’s in full bloom. The sun is out, the tulips and trees are showing off their vibrant colors, and the birds are chirping. This is the best time of the year in Germany, and Germans know how to do Spring.

It was sunny and warm on Sunday, and the river was a with picnickers and bikers and joggers. Again, the line at the gelato shop was around the corner (people, it’s not a heat wave!). Everyone has come out of their winter hiding spots to see and be seen. It almost makes one forget the dreary days of the not so distant past.