When you drive in Germany (or Austria/Switzerland for that matter) you learn a lot, mainly about yourself.  Especially when words like this can make you giggle like a school girl…

gute fahrt… have a good trip

ausfahrt… exit

Ok, not very mature, but at least I am honest.  So we are driving around Europe in one of these bad boys…

Grande Punto 5 T

The Fiat Punto!  It is a fine car.  Not the sexiest, but it is good on gas and isn`t the slowest on the Autobahn.  I got it up to 180 km/h (120 mph), which I thought was cool.  That was until I got passed by a Ferrari going at least 250 km/h.  I should have upgraded to one of those!!

Driving on the autobahn actually is not as intimidating as I make it out to be.  The no speed limit thing is only in rural areas, and drivers are very respectful.  These are things that Illinois should look into!

Probably my favorite part of driving over here is the stoplights… just before you get a green light, both the red and yellow lights come on as a second length warning that you better be ready to go.  Which is great!  With driving a stick you need that extra second to get into gear.  The Germans are so smart!!

Last thing… you should come to the Alps, it will change your life.  This is our view…

More later.