We were able to go to Germany this weekend, about a 4 hour drive to Ramstein. We have a friend that has been stationed in Germany that was meeting us. It was a pretty drive through the hills of eastern Belgium and western Germany.
We had been told that the air force base in Ramstein was called, "Little America," because it was so large and has an enormous PX. They weren't lying! It has a huge shopping area, it's own book store, movie theater, several smaller shops, food court and a Macaroni Grill in it. Whoa! Overwhelming.
We were also told that Germans, more so than Belgians, are very friendly and helpful. This, also proved to be true. Not that most Belgians have been rude, but maybe a little aloof when it comes to relationships/conversations with English speaking people. (I refuse to believe it's just an American thing) Our French teacher said the rift is because Americans are big people, bold and swagger and have too much confidence. I don't see Belgians as being shrinking violets, but maybe I'm not that observant. Germans are also big people I guess, maybe that's why they seem to be more tolerant towards English speaking people.
We enjoyed our time in Ramstein and the surrounding towns, we'll be going back and if a spot opens in 3 years, I won't be sad if we move that direction.
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