Chulho Proexport by Design World chromatic
Sunday, September 27, 2009
What Do Bronze Shoes Look Good With
material part of the customs of a people, the team Philips Design developed a winning proposal 09 Index Award, an award given to those who improve the quality of life.
Sustainability, innovation and safety were important items when developing, since 2005, Chulho , oven for rural communities in developing countries that could drastically reduce the harmful effects health caused by smoke from the fires common.
More important than the reward and recognition of Chulho is that Philips gave the intellectual property of the product to be replicated throughout the world, at a relatively low cost. An attitude that many other multinational companies should emulate the design in favor of reminding us that design is not only synonymous with status but an activity that seeks to improve quality of life for ALL .
PD: Design also social PAY prize winner receives 100 thousand Euros.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Average First Intercourse Age
Back to the Future is moving again
Hello!
I had thought by now have written more about Germany two posts (one on Bavaria and about living here), I had thought of preparing a new design for the blog, I had thought of writing a lengthy post about the upcoming changes in my life, had even thought about doing a video for joke, I had thought many things but the truth is that it has taken me over time and has not given me any of that time (maybe later?). But he would not miss the opportunity just to reflect a new change in my life: I go back to the Bay Area. Tonight the same flight there. Still not where I live, only that will work in the same company. Working for a large company has many disadvantages, but also some advantages such as an entire team of lawyers to help you get through immigration in record time.
many months ago I knew that I would leave Germany, but I thought a lot about where I wanted to go and I wanted to do when one has no geographical barriers there are many options in this world, and I finally decided that what I really wanted was to return to Silicon Valley, this time with the intention to become a permanent resident there. I am very happy to be back, and I will tell you things when you take the time to do everything that I have pending.
A hug! 
Hello!
I had thought by now have written more about Germany two posts (one on Bavaria and about living here), I had thought of preparing a new design for the blog, I had thought of writing a lengthy post about the upcoming changes in my life, had even thought about doing a video for joke, I had thought many things but the truth is that it has taken me over time and has not given me any of that time (maybe later?). But he would not miss the opportunity just to reflect a new change in my life: I go back to the Bay Area. Tonight the same flight there. Still not where I live, only that will work in the same company. Working for a large company has many disadvantages, but also some advantages such as an entire team of lawyers to help you get through immigration in record time.
many months ago I knew that I would leave Germany, but I thought a lot about where I wanted to go and I wanted to do when one has no geographical barriers there are many options in this world, and I finally decided that what I really wanted was to return to Silicon Valley, this time with the intention to become a permanent resident there. I am very happy to be back, and I will tell you things when you take the time to do everything that I have pending.
A hug!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Powerpoint Concert Poster Template
The integration of immigrants
a week ago, The Economist did a debate wondering if the world had too much or not international migration. The format of the debate is that a moderator opened the discussion with some comments, two experts give their arguments to defend each of the positions and then give readers their comments (which are on the right and in my opinion are the most interesting debate .) It is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the subject.
As The Economist (and therefore the readers) a magazine with a clear line in favor of globalization and deregulation of markets, not surprisingly, that there was not much out-migration. However, I was struck by two things, first, that the result was tighter than I expected from readers of The Economist (65% vs 35%) and second, that most of the comments against not focused on economy (as I would expect from a reader of The Economist) but how immigration threatened the local culture by the lack of integration.
So I would like English overcoat gather opinions on the integration of immigrants. I have mine, and surely will set in later comments, but am more interested in reading those of others. There are 3 questions and answers put some sort, but it is not a test, answer qualifying everything you wish.
1) When you consider that an immigrant is integrated?
a) As respects the local laws.
b) As respects the law and speak the local language.
c) In addition to (b) assumes the traditions / customs / local beliefs that oppose their own.
d) In addition to (b) assumes the traditions / customs / local beliefs completely.
2) How long do you think you may require an immigrant to reach this level of integration morally? And legally?
a) immediately.
b) Six months.
c) One year.
d) Two years.
e) three years.
f) I do not think you can require anyone join.
3) How many immigrants do you think is good to come to a country?
a) I do not think there are limits.
b) They are as long as positive for the economy.
c) those while not affecting the local culture.
d) those coming from countries as culturally similar.
e) those coming from countries as rich.
f) I think it's better than everyone stays at home.
Bonus Question: Have you lived outside your country? If so, you tried to integrate? To what extent? 
a week ago, The Economist did a debate wondering if the world had too much or not international migration. The format of the debate is that a moderator opened the discussion with some comments, two experts give their arguments to defend each of the positions and then give readers their comments (which are on the right and in my opinion are the most interesting debate .) It is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the subject.
As The Economist (and therefore the readers) a magazine with a clear line in favor of globalization and deregulation of markets, not surprisingly, that there was not much out-migration. However, I was struck by two things, first, that the result was tighter than I expected from readers of The Economist (65% vs 35%) and second, that most of the comments against not focused on economy (as I would expect from a reader of The Economist) but how immigration threatened the local culture by the lack of integration.
So I would like English overcoat gather opinions on the integration of immigrants. I have mine, and surely will set in later comments, but am more interested in reading those of others. There are 3 questions and answers put some sort, but it is not a test, answer qualifying everything you wish.
1) When you consider that an immigrant is integrated?
a) As respects the local laws.
b) As respects the law and speak the local language.
c) In addition to (b) assumes the traditions / customs / local beliefs that oppose their own.
d) In addition to (b) assumes the traditions / customs / local beliefs completely.
2) How long do you think you may require an immigrant to reach this level of integration morally? And legally?
a) immediately.
b) Six months.
c) One year.
d) Two years.
e) three years.
f) I do not think you can require anyone join.
3) How many immigrants do you think is good to come to a country?
a) I do not think there are limits.
b) They are as long as positive for the economy.
c) those while not affecting the local culture.
d) those coming from countries as culturally similar.
e) those coming from countries as rich.
f) I think it's better than everyone stays at home.
Bonus Question: Have you lived outside your country? If so, you tried to integrate? To what extent?
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Old Spice After Hours
Explore and explode! That is what makes people Lab Idée to take pictures from Flickr with Creative Commons to create a search engine for images by tags, but no color, new dynamics, new possibilities and a world to explore chromatic 
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Employer Welcome Letter
Operation Report II Germany: Berlin Operation
with Bavaria Berlin is one of only two sites in Germany where it does recommend everyone take a plane to visit. What happened in this city in the twentieth century is an event that has marked the history of mankind, and which completely surrounds the atmosphere of the city when one is visiting. The ascent Nazi bombardment, the decade of the wall, the city split between the communist and capitalist ... Virtually every aspect of the city reflects the events of the last century, covering even the rest of the city's history.
is a huge city, so it is not feasible entire visit soon, but yes the most important parts can be covered in two or three days.
Although certainly not the best way to visit, I will organize the post as a stroll along the historic center berlinense, but the truth is to complete this trip in one day, it is very difficult, and if you enter museums, impossible.
begin our visit in the westernmost part of the ride, on the Kurfürstendamm, this is a place where he began the largest commercial avenue in Berlin, and is logically located in the old part of capitalism. It is the German equivalent of the Champs Elysees (though it lacks a lot to have the beauty of the latter). It's full of posh boutiques typical Gucci, Bvlgari, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger ... The avenue begins at the ruins of the church in memory of Emperor Wilhelm, you can see in the photo on the left. After touring the avenue to consumer tastes, still digging a ride through the Tiergarten, the largest park in central Berlin and walking toward the Victory Column in central park (pictured right) from where the road starts June 17, which will guide all our ride.
continue walking down that road Tiergarten touring the end to end, and as we approach the end of the park, we turned south to the Potsdamer Platz. This plaza, which formerly had left the door where the road to Potsdam, was destroyed in the Second World War and the Berlin Wall split in two. Since the fall of the wall has been reconstructed with large buildings and is now a shopping mall with cinemas and some of the headquarters of German companies. The main attraction of the square is to have pieces of the Berlin Wall and the line where once was.
From there turn to the north to the street June 17, but not before stopping a moment at the monument to Holocaust .
And across the street June 17 we head to the Reichstag. The German parliament was heavily damaged when Hitler took power (as the Nazi version of "enemies of state"). Right now, it seems to me an essential visit. You can climb the glass dome, which is great and you can see parliament from both the top and great views of the city.
Leaving the Reichstag, we crossed the famous Brandenburg Gate to enter the main street of the historic center of Berlin: Uter den Linden.
Unter den Linden is the main part of the walk through the historic center berlinense. There are restored historic buildings in the city, as well as new buildings with foreign embassies and luxury stores. The National Library, the statue of Frederick the Great, Humboldt University, the neue Wache. Everything is on this street.
At the height of the Humboldt University is worth making a detour south to visit the Gendarmenmarkt, which has restored buildings house concerts, the French and the German Cathedral.
back to Unter den Linden, one option is to enter the museum of German history, but also can keep going, past the first channel and reach neoclassical cathedral Berlin, from where there are also good views of the television tower communist construction of 365 meters above the city. Beside the cathedral is also the National Gallery, and especially the Pergamon Museum, which I find essential.
If you continue the walk, reach the Alexanderplatz. The plaza, now fully in the communist municipality is dominated by the TV tower which I mentioned earlier. To the right is the city council, often called the Red City Hall, both for its color as your location and political parties. Its past is reflected in Karl Marx's statue in the center of the square.
If you keep walking east, falls squarely in the former communist post-war buildings. Worth a walk to observe the contrast. Huge concrete blocks with all the windows are exactly alike. Not much to see in that part of the city during the day, rather than realize the consequences of that Berlin was starting so many years.
addition to this tour visits some of the other points Typical are the Olympic Stadium and the Charlottenburg Palace, both recommended if you have time.
night, Berlin is famous for its nightlife. Besides the typical bars where the Germans are going to drink beer (and the basic unit in a pint), the two most typical areas are either going to punk bars in the east of the city, which are usually behind closed doors without no sign indicating that there's a pub. Or a techno sites, which are distributed throughout the city. The first night, I lost a friend and ended up in a very posh I think it was called Solar (although I'm not sure), but what I liked about this place was that I was in a fifteenth floor, and all the walls were glass, so that the views of the city at night were amazing. Unfortunately, I forgot where I was, and I'm not sure of the name. 
with Bavaria Berlin is one of only two sites in Germany where it does recommend everyone take a plane to visit. What happened in this city in the twentieth century is an event that has marked the history of mankind, and which completely surrounds the atmosphere of the city when one is visiting. The ascent Nazi bombardment, the decade of the wall, the city split between the communist and capitalist ... Virtually every aspect of the city reflects the events of the last century, covering even the rest of the city's history.
is a huge city, so it is not feasible entire visit soon, but yes the most important parts can be covered in two or three days.
Although certainly not the best way to visit, I will organize the post as a stroll along the historic center berlinense, but the truth is to complete this trip in one day, it is very difficult, and if you enter museums, impossible.
begin our visit in the westernmost part of the ride, on the Kurfürstendamm, this is a place where he began the largest commercial avenue in Berlin, and is logically located in the old part of capitalism. It is the German equivalent of the Champs Elysees (though it lacks a lot to have the beauty of the latter). It's full of posh boutiques typical Gucci, Bvlgari, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger ... The avenue begins at the ruins of the church in memory of Emperor Wilhelm, you can see in the photo on the left. After touring the avenue to consumer tastes, still digging a ride through the Tiergarten, the largest park in central Berlin and walking toward the Victory Column in central park (pictured right) from where the road starts June 17, which will guide all our ride.
continue walking down that road Tiergarten touring the end to end, and as we approach the end of the park, we turned south to the Potsdamer Platz. This plaza, which formerly had left the door where the road to Potsdam, was destroyed in the Second World War and the Berlin Wall split in two. Since the fall of the wall has been reconstructed with large buildings and is now a shopping mall with cinemas and some of the headquarters of German companies. The main attraction of the square is to have pieces of the Berlin Wall and the line where once was.
From there turn to the north to the street June 17, but not before stopping a moment at the monument to Holocaust .
And across the street June 17 we head to the Reichstag. The German parliament was heavily damaged when Hitler took power (as the Nazi version of "enemies of state"). Right now, it seems to me an essential visit. You can climb the glass dome, which is great and you can see parliament from both the top and great views of the city.
Leaving the Reichstag, we crossed the famous Brandenburg Gate to enter the main street of the historic center of Berlin: Uter den Linden.
Unter den Linden is the main part of the walk through the historic center berlinense. There are restored historic buildings in the city, as well as new buildings with foreign embassies and luxury stores. The National Library, the statue of Frederick the Great, Humboldt University, the neue Wache. Everything is on this street.
At the height of the Humboldt University is worth making a detour south to visit the Gendarmenmarkt, which has restored buildings house concerts, the French and the German Cathedral.
back to Unter den Linden, one option is to enter the museum of German history, but also can keep going, past the first channel and reach neoclassical cathedral Berlin, from where there are also good views of the television tower communist construction of 365 meters above the city. Beside the cathedral is also the National Gallery, and especially the Pergamon Museum, which I find essential.
If you continue the walk, reach the Alexanderplatz. The plaza, now fully in the communist municipality is dominated by the TV tower which I mentioned earlier. To the right is the city council, often called the Red City Hall, both for its color as your location and political parties. Its past is reflected in Karl Marx's statue in the center of the square.
If you keep walking east, falls squarely in the former communist post-war buildings. Worth a walk to observe the contrast. Huge concrete blocks with all the windows are exactly alike. Not much to see in that part of the city during the day, rather than realize the consequences of that Berlin was starting so many years.
addition to this tour visits some of the other points Typical are the Olympic Stadium and the Charlottenburg Palace, both recommended if you have time.
night, Berlin is famous for its nightlife. Besides the typical bars where the Germans are going to drink beer (and the basic unit in a pint), the two most typical areas are either going to punk bars in the east of the city, which are usually behind closed doors without no sign indicating that there's a pub. Or a techno sites, which are distributed throughout the city. The first night, I lost a friend and ended up in a very posh I think it was called Solar (although I'm not sure), but what I liked about this place was that I was in a fifteenth floor, and all the walls were glass, so that the views of the city at night were amazing. Unfortunately, I forgot where I was, and I'm not sure of the name.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Diffusion And Osmosis Lab Report
Germany Report I
Soon come the end of "Operation Germany", and abandon this country.
I have spent almost a year here where I have traveled much of Germany (Hamburg notable exception that I have said is great but I have not had time), and in the coming posts I want to summarize a little of my experience living here.
First start talking about the tourist in case anyone wants to come to visit Germany and particularly in this post I will concentrate solely on West Germany. I have been living in Cologne, which is in the western part of Germany. In this part of the country many relatively large cities (Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Dortmund, Essen, Dusseldorf ...) but honestly, each has only a small part that is worth visiting, so it gets pretty uncomfortable for a tourist and you have to go from one city to another without anything call too much attention. Most of these cities were reduced to ashes in the second world war, and even for years that Germany is the strongest economy in Europe, seems to clean up cities not within the German mentality.
In this post I will take a tour of North and South of the things that I find interesting in each city. Essen
What is in the center of town there is nothing that is worth visiting, is a typical ride, with cafes and a church restored.
However towards the outskirts of the city is something that if I recommend to visit to anyone who passes by, the industrial complex coal processing Zollverien. Post-apocalyptic aspect, this complex is heritage industrial site by UNESCO, and now it shows as they used to process coal. It's really impressive. See photos here.
Duisburg
As in Essen, there is nothing to do with the downtown. A long walk with some fountains and statues, a restored church but little else.
However, as in Essen, the best is just outside, and is the industrial heritage of mankind Landschaftpark. Although this worst conserved Zollverein, seemed to me much more interesting because you can get you in the guts of this former coal processing plant on your own. Take a look here .
De Dusseldorf Dusseldorf and long talk. It is one of the best kept cities in West Germany. Not that I have nothing spectacular, but the whole is quite nice, and walking through the Rhine near the city center is nice.
Cologne Cologne was one of the cities worst hit World War II . And since then have apparently not had time to reform and clean up the city's neighborhoods. Cologne has good things like nightlife, the carnival and its central European location, but it's a really ugly city that only saves the cathedral and the Rhine promenade that both are precious.
This is a typical picture of Cologne, as it shows the best of the city, the Rhine promenade with restored period house, the beautiful cathedral and the railway bridge rebuilt as was before the bombing. You can see some views of Cologne here, photos here cathedral and the famous Cologne lollipop here.
If you're wondering, yes, those "clouds" in the background is smoke from chimneys of factories, refineries and power plants nearby.
Aachen Aachen
I think an exception within the cities of western Germany, is a small but really nice, one of my favorites in this area. The cathedral is simply unique. A mixture of styles that had never seen before and has become one of my favorites in the world. The historic center is lovely for walking, the town hall is perfectly preserved, and Christmas markets I think are the best in the area. Aachen also has many hot springs, and there are spas with thermal pools that are great. It is also well up on a hill adjacent to the city where there is a tower for views of the city with a restaurant at the tip to be eating while watching through the windows. Many more photos here
Monschau Monschau is a small village living mainly from tourism and that all Village houses are preserved as they were before the war. It is a town worth driving if one is close if only to walk a while through the streets and enjoy a pastry in one of its many cafes. More photos here .
Bonn Bonn
of talk in detail in this post . It is a small town where the government invested heavily to restore it as it was the seat of government until he moved to Berlin after reunification. The center is well maintained and has things beautiful as the University of Bonn, but I enjoyed the park much more nations south of the city, a huge park that hosts a UN headquarters, the headquarters of DHL, and in winter is a frozen lake where people play hockey and skating. The flickr set.
Koblenz Koblenz is located at the junction of the Rhine and Mossel, and this completely determines the distribution of the city. It has two river rides, but without doubt the Rhine is much more pleasant for strolling. The junction of both rivers is well worth visiting, both views as the statue is there. The historic center is fully restored, and I think that, having nothing unusual, as a whole is one of the most beautiful cities in the area. The set of photos here .
The castles of the Rhine and Mossel
One of the attractions of the area is to explore whether either car or boat The many castles along the Rhine and Mossel. Although the Eltz Castle is not in either of these two rivers, not far from Mossel, and illustrates some of the castles of the area.
Frankfurt Frankfurt is, in my opinion, the most international city in West Germany (though the Germans believe in Cologne Cologne is very "multicultural"). It is a city with a lot of money, and although the old town is tiny, because reduced the city to ashes in the bombing , the rest of the city in this case is also nice because there are many skyscrapers and some parks. When you ask most people tend to speak negatively of Frankfurt, but I think the opposite, is one of my favorite cities West Germany, and in my opinion in the great, the prettiest by far. It is also the headquarters of the European central bank, which in my opinion gives a "morbid" special to the city.
Mainz Mainz is a typical West German city to which I referred at the beginning of the post, which there are a couple of places worth seeing, but that does not offer much attraction for tourists, and fit only stop if it falls on the road.
The historic center is restored and well maintained the cathedral is notable for its height and the riverside walk is also pleasant. Walk there and have a drink on the terrace during the summer, is very nice, but overall no big deal from the tourism perspective. The best thing is you dig a look at the photos and I forméis your own opinion.
Wiesbaden Wiesbaden is one of the oldest spas in Europe, and was only partially destroyed during the Second World War. Therefore retains the spa surrounded by parks, and a small historic center but almost intact. I liked the neo-Gothic cathedral, but I think that if one stays in the spas, the city knows little.
Darmstadt
I confess, I went to Darmstadt poque visitor wanted to see the headquarters of ESOC, the satellite control center of European Space Agency. But the truth is that you can see little (unless someone can sneak you in), and telemetry antennas that are not there, and you can only see the buildings outside. Darmstadt is also the headquarters Eumetsat, but that I could not see. The center of the city is well restored, and there are a couple of nice places to drink on the terrace when the German inclement weather permitting. However, to me what most caught my attention was the Russian church is up a hill north of the city. Maybe it was the first I saw, but I liked the exterior decoration. Photos here.
Heidelberg Heidelberg is a small town live mainly from tourism, and therefore all the historic center is well maintained and with open arms to tourists. The main reason is that it was barely played in the Second World War. It also has one of the most famous universities on this side of Germany, and was famous for being the headquarters of American troops in Europe. Although the main attraction of the city are the ruins of the castle, to me what I liked most were the views of the city gate from the bridge that crosses the stream.
Baden-Baden
I went to Baden-Baden on his way to Switzerland (from that trip I'll talk another day) and stayed there to sleep excited about visiting the historic center of spas where all the rich spend their vacation in Europe last century . I guess that's the expectations that had me quite disappointed. Spas are still there, and I'm sure you can relax in them must be one pass, but the rest of the people has little or to see or to do (beyond a casino in which I was frankly uninterested.) Expected to be in the middle of the Black Forest were prepared routes for tourists to be in the woods, but there was nothing like that. The village is well preserved, but the historic center has little to do. A half-hour ride through the park and the center is all there is to do, so stop you here only if you walk along, or if you can have a good time in the spas.
And here ends the tour of West Germany. Another day continue to speak of Bavaria, Berlin, and what were my experiences with German society. 
Soon come the end of "Operation Germany", and abandon this country.
I have spent almost a year here where I have traveled much of Germany (Hamburg notable exception that I have said is great but I have not had time), and in the coming posts I want to summarize a little of my experience living here.
First start talking about the tourist in case anyone wants to come to visit Germany and particularly in this post I will concentrate solely on West Germany. I have been living in Cologne, which is in the western part of Germany. In this part of the country many relatively large cities (Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Dortmund, Essen, Dusseldorf ...) but honestly, each has only a small part that is worth visiting, so it gets pretty uncomfortable for a tourist and you have to go from one city to another without anything call too much attention. Most of these cities were reduced to ashes in the second world war, and even for years that Germany is the strongest economy in Europe, seems to clean up cities not within the German mentality.
In this post I will take a tour of North and South of the things that I find interesting in each city. Essen
What is in the center of town there is nothing that is worth visiting, is a typical ride, with cafes and a church restored.
However towards the outskirts of the city is something that if I recommend to visit to anyone who passes by, the industrial complex coal processing Zollverien. Post-apocalyptic aspect, this complex is heritage industrial site by UNESCO, and now it shows as they used to process coal. It's really impressive. See photos here.
Duisburg
As in Essen, there is nothing to do with the downtown. A long walk with some fountains and statues, a restored church but little else.
However, as in Essen, the best is just outside, and is the industrial heritage of mankind Landschaftpark. Although this worst conserved Zollverein, seemed to me much more interesting because you can get you in the guts of this former coal processing plant on your own. Take a look here .
De Dusseldorf Dusseldorf and long talk. It is one of the best kept cities in West Germany. Not that I have nothing spectacular, but the whole is quite nice, and walking through the Rhine near the city center is nice.
Cologne Cologne was one of the cities worst hit World War II . And since then have apparently not had time to reform and clean up the city's neighborhoods. Cologne has good things like nightlife, the carnival and its central European location, but it's a really ugly city that only saves the cathedral and the Rhine promenade that both are precious.
This is a typical picture of Cologne, as it shows the best of the city, the Rhine promenade with restored period house, the beautiful cathedral and the railway bridge rebuilt as was before the bombing. You can see some views of Cologne here, photos here cathedral and the famous Cologne lollipop here.
If you're wondering, yes, those "clouds" in the background is smoke from chimneys of factories, refineries and power plants nearby.
Aachen Aachen
I think an exception within the cities of western Germany, is a small but really nice, one of my favorites in this area. The cathedral is simply unique. A mixture of styles that had never seen before and has become one of my favorites in the world. The historic center is lovely for walking, the town hall is perfectly preserved, and Christmas markets I think are the best in the area. Aachen also has many hot springs, and there are spas with thermal pools that are great. It is also well up on a hill adjacent to the city where there is a tower for views of the city with a restaurant at the tip to be eating while watching through the windows. Many more photos here
Monschau Monschau is a small village living mainly from tourism and that all Village houses are preserved as they were before the war. It is a town worth driving if one is close if only to walk a while through the streets and enjoy a pastry in one of its many cafes. More photos here .
Bonn Bonn
of talk in detail in this post . It is a small town where the government invested heavily to restore it as it was the seat of government until he moved to Berlin after reunification. The center is well maintained and has things beautiful as the University of Bonn, but I enjoyed the park much more nations south of the city, a huge park that hosts a UN headquarters, the headquarters of DHL, and in winter is a frozen lake where people play hockey and skating. The flickr set.
Koblenz Koblenz is located at the junction of the Rhine and Mossel, and this completely determines the distribution of the city. It has two river rides, but without doubt the Rhine is much more pleasant for strolling. The junction of both rivers is well worth visiting, both views as the statue is there. The historic center is fully restored, and I think that, having nothing unusual, as a whole is one of the most beautiful cities in the area. The set of photos here .
The castles of the Rhine and Mossel
One of the attractions of the area is to explore whether either car or boat The many castles along the Rhine and Mossel. Although the Eltz Castle is not in either of these two rivers, not far from Mossel, and illustrates some of the castles of the area.
Frankfurt Frankfurt is, in my opinion, the most international city in West Germany (though the Germans believe in Cologne Cologne is very "multicultural"). It is a city with a lot of money, and although the old town is tiny, because reduced the city to ashes in the bombing , the rest of the city in this case is also nice because there are many skyscrapers and some parks. When you ask most people tend to speak negatively of Frankfurt, but I think the opposite, is one of my favorite cities West Germany, and in my opinion in the great, the prettiest by far. It is also the headquarters of the European central bank, which in my opinion gives a "morbid" special to the city.
Mainz Mainz is a typical West German city to which I referred at the beginning of the post, which there are a couple of places worth seeing, but that does not offer much attraction for tourists, and fit only stop if it falls on the road.
The historic center is restored and well maintained the cathedral is notable for its height and the riverside walk is also pleasant. Walk there and have a drink on the terrace during the summer, is very nice, but overall no big deal from the tourism perspective. The best thing is you dig a look at the photos and I forméis your own opinion.
Wiesbaden Wiesbaden is one of the oldest spas in Europe, and was only partially destroyed during the Second World War. Therefore retains the spa surrounded by parks, and a small historic center but almost intact. I liked the neo-Gothic cathedral, but I think that if one stays in the spas, the city knows little.
Darmstadt
I confess, I went to Darmstadt poque visitor wanted to see the headquarters of ESOC, the satellite control center of European Space Agency. But the truth is that you can see little (unless someone can sneak you in), and telemetry antennas that are not there, and you can only see the buildings outside. Darmstadt is also the headquarters Eumetsat, but that I could not see. The center of the city is well restored, and there are a couple of nice places to drink on the terrace when the German inclement weather permitting. However, to me what most caught my attention was the Russian church is up a hill north of the city. Maybe it was the first I saw, but I liked the exterior decoration. Photos here.
Heidelberg Heidelberg is a small town live mainly from tourism, and therefore all the historic center is well maintained and with open arms to tourists. The main reason is that it was barely played in the Second World War. It also has one of the most famous universities on this side of Germany, and was famous for being the headquarters of American troops in Europe. Although the main attraction of the city are the ruins of the castle, to me what I liked most were the views of the city gate from the bridge that crosses the stream.
Baden-Baden
I went to Baden-Baden on his way to Switzerland (from that trip I'll talk another day) and stayed there to sleep excited about visiting the historic center of spas where all the rich spend their vacation in Europe last century . I guess that's the expectations that had me quite disappointed. Spas are still there, and I'm sure you can relax in them must be one pass, but the rest of the people has little or to see or to do (beyond a casino in which I was frankly uninterested.) Expected to be in the middle of the Black Forest were prepared routes for tourists to be in the woods, but there was nothing like that. The village is well preserved, but the historic center has little to do. A half-hour ride through the park and the center is all there is to do, so stop you here only if you walk along, or if you can have a good time in the spas.
And here ends the tour of West Germany. Another day continue to speak of Bavaria, Berlin, and what were my experiences with German society.
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