Or at least until you feel your mom might murder you for all the money you spent. And that exactly was my first experience strolling down the main shopping street of Stuttgart. Things here in Europe tend to be a tad bit more expensive than in the states due to a sales tax of 19% that is added to just about everything. Therefore I have learned the key to shopping here in Germany and not feel like you're spending oodles of cash - don't convert prices from euros to US dollars, all that does is make you feel more horrible about yourself.
The great thing about German shopping though is that as you walk down the main shopping street in Stuttgart it feels a lot like you're shopping in New York or Chicago, which is a HUGE change of pace from the shopping in Virginia Beach. Thank goodness that it's all a decent length train ride away because I'm not sure my bank account could support my becoming a shopaholic.
The rest of my days here in Germany have been rather uneventful and rainy and I've come to the realization that the company of friends is not something to take for granted. More on being German comes tomorrow after my mom and I take a gander at our local market (pictures to accompany!).
Tschüs!
Abby
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