Signs

As you may know, Germany is a country of many rules and regulations. I think it is a federal offense to be late to a dinner party, for example. Well, it turns out, they are also a country of many signs, and for good reason. If, for example, you are driving along and hit a pothole that was not adequately marked with a sign, you can sue the state for the damage to your car. So, yes, it's also a litigious society. But back to the signs. Here are a few of my favorites:

This one warns bikers and pedestrians that they're about to go downhill:


The hill has a gradual slope that extends for about 12 feet. Nice to have the warning.

This one warns autos that they're about to go uphill:


Handy, in case drivers can't see the "mountains" approaching, 10 kilometers away.

Muenster is exceptionally bike-friendly, and has all kinds of signs for bikers, including their own stoplights:



And street signs giving the distances by bike to the nearest towns:


There are, of course, standard speed limit signs for cars all over the place, as well as many speed limit signs for tanks, like this one:


This sign warns people not to go past the gate, or their life may be in danger:


As you can see, it is treacherous:


This one evidently warns of giant frogs:


And this one, that Jane spied, is my absolute favorite sign so far:


Notice the complete lack of nearby water. Maybe Germany has a problem with quicksand.

It's snowing again today, and it is beautiful. Hope this finds you well.