I had this grand vision that after 6, 9, or 12 months in
Hamburg I would compose some sort of “Everything You Need to Know” guide for
visitors and potential expats. A compendium of sorts, including my experiences
and some of the topics I’ve seen on other blogs, guide sites, and forums.
But just before I left for Christmas I saw this list and it reminded me of the What I Will Miss and What I Won’t Miss lists I wrote early on in this blog. Probably good to circle
back on those, right?
Also, I got back after the holiday and read Larry’s Secret
Santa gift from work - German Secrets:
Achtung to Zeitgeist by Paul Smith and Ken Taylor. The book humorously covers
observations by the two authors over 30 years living in Germany; things echoed
in my experience of just four months.
So instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, I thought it
would be good to keep sharing personal anecdotes.
On one of my city tours our guide said there are three
seasons in Hamburg: spring, construction, and rain. While I’m spending most of
my time inside during “rain/snow,” I thought I’d flesh out my notes and share
them out over the next little while.
Check back for my experiences with:
- German– in Hamburg it’s like learning two languages at once
- Money– cash is king and port goods are cheap
- Food– I thought everybody loved pie?
- The Internet– the ongoing saga: 4+ months and no home connection
and more!
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