10 memorable things about my tour in Germany.
By Keaton Simons
1. Delicious food especially Schnitzel and Currywurst. Beyond that everything is just so fresh and lovingly prepared. Even the side of the road rest stop food was incredible. Fresh produce, yogurt, fresh baked breads and pastries, olive oils, etc.
2. Amazing new fans! People really appreciate music there. I really felt the impact.
3. The language is gorgeous, intriguing, and hilarious. For example: the word in German for drive is… FAHRT! There are also some extremely long words in German. In fact, a game that Germans like to play is to see who can come up with the longest word.
Example: LUFTWAFFENAUSBILDUNGSREGIMENTSHAUPTMANN!!!
4. Hangin’ with the Hell’s Angels. They pretty much run Hamburg. They can be found feeding the ducks, seeking out live music, and enjoying charming BBQs with their families. Just don’t get on their bad side.
5. The amazing team of people who took care of everything. Especially the magnificently talented Jimmy Cornett!
6. The clubs, bars, and music venues are fantastic. Especially the famous Downtown Blues Club. Everything about that place is awesome! Make sure to try the Schnitzel, it was my favorite of all time.
7. They have the most delicious alkoholfrei (non-alcoholic) beer! I LOVE beer but I haven’t had any alcohol in over 8 years so this was heavenly for me.
8. The Reeperbahn, Hamburg’s red light district. Crazy debauchery 24/7 with amazing music everywhere!
9. People referring to themselves as Hamburgers in total seriousness having no idea why that’s funny to me. That will never get old.
10. Driving (aka Fahrting) on the Autobahn. No speed limit!


