Once we left Moscow, we went to the Moscow Coca-Cola factory for a corporate visit. It was really interesting to see their operation and how they impact the world with their products. Coke really is a worldwide product that is acceptable in every culture!
After Moscow, we flew out to Frankfurt, Germany and then took a coach out to Heidelberg. Heidelberg is just an amazing city. The cobble stone roads and ye olde town style makes it feel a lot smaller than it really is. It was a gorgeous town to walk around in with access to the river and the Heidelberg castle at the top of the hill. We had the opportunity to watch the Eurocup soccer games while here at the local pubs and restaurants which was quit an experience! When Germany scored in their game against Portugal, the city literally erupted! To put it in comparison, it would be similar to the super bowl back in the states except everyone was rooting for the same team! When Germany won, everyone was excited and happy, yelling in the streets while hanging out of their apartments and car windows. Soccer is their world out here in Europe and when the home nation wins, people celebrate!
We also made visits to two corporations in Frankfurt, John Deere and Deutsche Bank. John Deere operations were mostly shut down due to an earthquake in Italy, which took out a major John Deere part distributor which halted manufacturing. Deutsche bank was incredible! They are one of the top 5 banks in the world with soooo much money. They are actually a major influence in the German monetary stability and the European Union backbone. Their office building was huge and had an amazing interactive lobby that told you a lot about the company.
The last day in Heidelberg we visited the Castle. It was incredible... A must go to place if you are ever in Germany. The ancient castle is full of stories and great panoramas. There is even a wine barrel the size of the jumbo-tron in the basement!
Next stop is Prague!
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