germany

good things from germany:

wind turbines and solar power (germany is the world's leading producer)

pretty people (heidi klum, claudia schiffer)

cars (bmw, mercedes benz, vw, audi, porsche)

activewear (adidas)

geniuses (albert einstein, johannes gutenberg, hans geiger)

musical geniuses (beethoven, brahms, bach, wagner)

art and architecture (albrecht durer, max ernst, mies van der rohe)

fairy tales (the brothers grimm)

beer (hello, oktoberfest!)

pretty places (alps, castles, roman ruins)

two of my very favorite friends (tina, tanja)

also: german chocolate cake and german shepherds (not actually german)

happy birthday tina!