Reflections on Wittenberg

The most interesting thing about Wittenberg was the church that we went to. It was the church where Luther nailed his 95 thesis on the doors of the church. The service was all in German so we couldn’t understand it that well and the church was insanely hot. It was really cool to see where Luther was buried and to see the same doors where he nailed his thesis.

One of the weirdest parts of Wittenberg was how empty it was. It was a Sunday so a lot of stores were closed, but the streets were almost empty. There weren’t many locals around and it doesn’t seem to be a popular place anymore for tourists.

Checking Out Church in Wittenberg!

When the SPIG gang and I first got off the train to see the city of Wittenberg, the first thing I noticed was how quiet the city was. Sure, it was the morning, and yes, Sundays are the day of rest. However, aside from almost getting hit by a bike, the first 20 mins of walking in the streets felt like stumbling upon a ghost town. Continue reading “Checking Out Church in Wittenberg!”

Bremen: a Town That Loves Its Animal Statues

Aside from Heidelberg, Bremen was by far the cutest and most touristy city that the group visited! Of course, the city had its staple trio꞉ a fancy cathedral, brats, and beer… BUT I was charmed even beyond that by the historical monuments, exceptional chocolate, and assortment of adorable shops. Continue reading “Bremen: a Town That Loves Its Animal Statues”