Everything Bavarian

Before I came to Germany, I had an image of what it was going to be like. I know that is not a good idea, but its hard not to try and picture what your year is going to be like. Once I found out I was going to Bavaria, I didn't really get excited. I knew this was the very traditional part of Germany. The part of Germany that is very prideful of itself, and has a funny accent. To be honest, I really didn't have the greatest feeling about this. I was really wanting to go to Berlin or somewhere in the North. But Now I understand why they are so prideful of their way of life here. This is the true Germany, and I love it. It is actually a joy to experience Bavaria.

 First the mountains are gorgeous, and there are lakes and the scenery is just amazing. I am not one to be pleased by fancy looking landscapes and stuff like that, but here, It is just so astonishing to wake up every morning and look at the alps. The morning bike ride to school by the river. It is all overwhelming and gorgeous.

Second, People explained to me that here the people are just simply different, and its true! I love how unique people are here, and they are all connected by being Bavarian. It is normal to go out in the city, or anywhere and see people wearing lederhosen and dirndl. They are proud to wear it! Every city has a brewery, and they are all proud of that too. At first when I talked to Bavarians, I thought they came off as a bit rude, because of how very very very proud of their home state in Germany they are. But now, I understand why. It is hard to explain. But this part of Germany is just filled with so much tradition, and I actually think that is really cool.

There is tons of history everywhere. My family points out a landmark almost every time we drive anywhere, and they can explain the history of everything. I enjoy history, and I think it is cool how much the people here understand the history of their home. The food is also traditional with white sausauge, lederkasse, and more things that the locals are just nuts over. There are soo many Bavarian dishes, and I have only tried a few.

I think it is just so unique for people to be so prideful of tradition and not change things, and just to believe in this way of doing things. Everyone in the world now wants to change things, and make it more modern.

This whole thin is such a hard to thing to explain, so hopefully you understood that rambling of random thoughts above compiled together. But to recap: Bavarian People are very prideful of their state, and they have a right to, it is filled with wonderful scenery and tons of traditions and many amazing little things. It is true, People here consider themselves to be Bavarian first, and German second, and I think that is pretty cool :)