Twenty years ago this weekend (October 3 to be exact), East Germany and West Germany were united as one Deutschland as the Cold War rushed to a conclusion -- and our group of exchange students had a front row seat to history. Four or us chose to brave the Donnerwetter to go find a spot next to this tree along the banks of the Rhein river in Koln to drink in the fireworks (and celebrate with some Kolsch and Schokolade). Regardless of the controversy over the first holiday being called re-unification inappropriately, it was amazing to be there to witness a people united. On this 20th anniversary of German Unity Day ... Prosit!
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