People are practically sitting on packed suitcases.

Vacations are getting longer and the trend towards short trips is over.

Actually, it's also interesting to see the cut-throat competition among domestic holiday regions. Bavaria continues to reign supreme at the top of the list, followed by the Baltic and North Seas.

The fact that other people are worse off than us is certainly cold comfort for those in Germany who have to count every cent.

I am convinced we shall succeed. I have faith in this country, because I have faith in its people.

~ Faith lightens the path your shadowed mind has to walk ~