Hello, Blogonauts, Today was my first full day in Germany's restored capital city. I ventured out after arriving last night. But I was a bit discombobulated by what I saw: The monumental architecture looked a bit shabby; boring communist block buildings ranged from graffiti-clad to pristine; modern buildings that rival the world's finest were present but widely spaced; and there were more holes than a prairie dog town, each awaiting a new building. Tired and be...

So here's a surprise! I'm sitting in Logan International Airport, about to fly off to Europe again. Perhaps it's becoming a habit, but each time brings a new adventure, and this one takes me on my first ever trip to Germany. When I've mentioned my plans to visit Germany, repeatedly I was told (in hushed tones, and with a warped wink), "Whatever you do, don't mention the war." The Fawlty Towers episode (linked above) is now a comedy classic, and so well known t...