Bicycles and Markets
Jared Pelletier
After a tearful goodbye last night to Jeannie and Steve, we kicked off our Saturday by purchasing some bicycles! Jared, naturally, found his bike pretty quickly. He tested the tires, the breaks and made sure the lights worked. His bike was bought and paid for in 15 minutes! I, on the otherhand, tried out 5 different models, debated on the colour and the style and yes, I also tested the important stuff too - don't worry. I ended up buying a really nice bike that was refurbished by Mannheim 2, an organization that supports the rehabilitation of convicts.
Afterwards, we headed to Marketplatz for the the weekly outdoor market. We filled our bikes' baskets with fresh fruits, vegetables and bread (a staple in any German household).
Bye for now,
Amanda