Perhaps you can guess where I'd like to go just from the title of my post. Its a German phrase meaning "You're free to go." If I were free to be immersed in another culture, I would go directly to Europe. German films and their scene for industrial music would be fascinating to take in. I would research bands like Megaherz, Eisbrecher and I'll see how big KMFDM (kein mitleid fur die massen or no mercy for the masses) is outside of the states. I would take a jaunt to Sweden for their metal bands and down to Italy for their cult famed Dope Stars Inc but I wouldn't leave until I visit Scandinavia. Not only am I Scandinavian but my all time favorite black/space metal musicians Lex Icon and Psy Coma of The Kovenant reside in Oslo.
Living in areas such as Germany and Norway will allow me to pick up on the native tongue. I recall from childhood my grandfather speaking to me Norwegian and I quite often listen to German music, loving it but often not knowing what the hell the singer is conveying. Unless of course its Rammstein's "Du Hast."
One item I would carry with me at all times would be an english to (insert country's language here) dictionaries to further aid me in understanding the many languages surrounding me. I would also have brought enough funds to enjoy the many fine cuisines offered by each country in Europe. A map would reside in my tourist's back pack in order for me to get around. I would travel down Europe's roads that endlessly curve around cities and mountain sides so I could take in the landscapes as well as visit their historic castles and chateau's.
If only I was free to go. . .
Wenn doch nur ich frei zu gehen. . .
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How much does German vary within their country? Do people speak differently in different parts and, if so, do you think that you'd be able to understand the different forms?
You've Gotta visit the beer gardens and listen to polka. I had the opportunity to go to Munich for a few days then to Austria for a week or so. Great food and beer although Im not a huge fan of frankfurters, the veinersnitzel was amazing.
To answer your questions Andre, if there are variations of the German language within their country I would be eager to absorb them as much possible.
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