Unification Day of Deutschland

WE interrupt our conversation on second order change to dwell on Germany’s Unification Day, which also is my day. And celebrated last week.

Every time there would be holidays while in my studies in London, I would bring my backpack and hop into a train for some part of Europe. It wasn’t crucifying taking the rail; each passenger had a comfortable sleeper and one could proceed to the next car where the dining room was. Train stations had enough lockers and other amenities --- no fear of pickpockets, delayed schedules, missing luggage, smelly toilets or broken faucets. Saved allowances from fish and chips on alternate days, a studies grantee like me could save for a truly delightful meal and given some luck, could engage in great conversation with another studies grantee or an academic from another European university.