Although I can't speak for all Germans, I know that my family walks much more than the average American here does. In fact, they are always astounded at the number and kind of drive-through windows here in the US. On Sunday after church, we had to go spazieren in the country to smell the landluft. The entire family went, regardless of the weather. In America, you hide inside until it is pleasant to venture out. There, you dress accordingly and go. In Tirschenreuth, where I am from, it is easier to walk than drive, especially after a heavy snow. Karin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Spot the hottest trends in music, movies, and more. http://buzz.yahoo.com/

On 15 Jun 2001, at 8:13, Karin Book wrote: > Although I can't speak for all Germans, I know that my > family walks much more than the average American here > does. In fact, they are always astounded at the number > and kind of drive-through windows here in the US. When we first came to this country back in 1952 my dad would continue these walking tours he was used to. We'd walk all over Philadelphia and Fairmount Park it would be right after Church for the rest of the day. We'd take lunch with us. The trolley cars would pass us. It was one hell of a trip to Fairmount Park that I can tell you and the trip there was boring b ut once in the park I could run around and climb on the statues and we could rent a canoe and life was fun. Fred