We were in Washington, D.C. recently to celebrate Tag der Deutschen Einheit at the residence of the new German Ambassador with 2,000 of his closest friends. Seriously.
This photo courtesy of photographer Sandy Schaeffer, 2011
Much has changed in just over two decades (21 years, to be exact), and that is a testament to the strength of the German people and their capacity for great change. (For an interesting take on that part of history, check out the film Good Bye Lenin! Then, for a more depressing angle watch The Lives of Others.) It was a fantastic party complete with unpasturized beer — as it should be, sparkling Riesling, and lots of delicious food featuring traditional favorites from around the country such as herring, Wursts, Rinderbraten, Spaetzle and more. Continue reading
