In the morning we left Enschede to go to Munster in Germany. We began the day with breakfast and then travelled an hour by bus to Munster. In Munster we were given a tour from our tour guide Enno and learned about the city’s rich history.
During the tour I learned that Munster was a very religious city. As we walked around, we saw many incredible churches. One of the churches had three cages outside where Anti Baptists were killed and displayed to prevent others from challenging the church. Many of the buildings were damaged during World War II but were rebuilt to resemble what they looked like prior to the war. One thing I noticed about the city’s culture is that they prefer walking or biking as their form of transportation. The streets of the city were very wide, making it very easy and safe to walk or bike around. Biking and walking are much more sustainable forms of transportation compared to cars, as they do not use fossil fuels. Another sustainable aspect I noticed is that the buildings are made out of brick which gives the town an older look. This is because after the city was bombed, old bricks from the destroyed buildings were used to rebuild. The brick also helps by absorbing the sun and regulating temperature.
While we were in Munster, we had a chance to explore the city on our own. During this time, I went to a museum which had lots of artifacts which was amazing to see. We then had a nice meal of a traditional German dish, schnitzel. We also tried German pastries like apple strudel. After eating we returned back to the bus to travel 3 and a half hours to Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Rotterdam is where we will stay for the remainder of the Plus3 program.