Dresden comes alive!

Spring is starting to happen here in Dresden and what a transformation! People are everywhere and all sorts of fun things are happening. The cafes have opened up their sidewalks, and like in Paris, you can enjoy your coffee outside under an umbrella or under the sun. As crepes are ubiquitous in Paris, so are sausages here in Dresden. You can find a sausage stand on almost every corner now, as well as ice cream carts. The Germans love their ice cream, by the way. Even when it was super cold outside, you would still find people chowing down on a cold cone. So for as little as 2 euros you can enjoy a sausage and an ice cream cone for dessert! And I think the ice cream here is awesome! It's probably taken from an Italian gelato recipe, as it is super creamy. Another thing one finds everywhere here is the bicycle. Germans love their bicycles and they certainly do here in Dresden! It makes me long for my own; even though Dresden is a very walkable city (about a half an hour to 45 minutes to most destinations), it really is the kingdom of the bicycle. There are paths everywhere and cars do not intimidate you on the road; what a concept! The Elbe is also a favorite hangout, as there are wide grassy knolls and fortress-like walls to walk by on the river. There are also riverboats that I hope to take advantage of one of these days. Yet to open are the Biergartens. I have a feeling that once they do the party will really start! For now, it's a matter of embracing the warmer weather, the sunshine, and all the fun things to see and do!