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Today, in parts of Germany the carneval begins. Or rather the partying accelerates. The start of the carneval is celebrated already in November. As I said in parts of Germany, in particular in the Rhineland. That region will be for the next few days in a state of emergency, sorry of merriment. Everybody is jolly, gay, whatever.

For some years I lived in this area, and quite liked it. But always at carneval time I noticed I am a stranger. I was not infected by the jollity, quite in the contrary. There was no way how I could integrate into these local customs.

Finally, I accepted the fact and migrated further (or was it the job offer ... ). And a wise decision it was. At this time in the year I cherish Berlin even more than at other times. It is so nice and peaceful here.

For those who want to have a visual impression see this news clip.