The other night I was at a bar (Schlappen for those who know) and I had an authentic German experience. One of the traveling apprentice carpenters - dressed in authentic apprentice carpenter clothing was going from table to table. Once he got to us, he recited a rhyme (apparently something about coming to Freiburg and driving the devil away with his carpentry tools) and asked for a donation. When I said I didn´t understand a word he said, he asked if he at least had a nice voice. (he did) Then he reminded us not to drink too much and was on his way.
Side note: These traveling apprentices live on the generosity of people they come across and payment for completing odd jobs. They´re not allowed to go within a certain distance of their hometowns. It is a funny sight to see men in what looks like 18th century clothes wandering around.
Here is a picture:
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those guys are pretty funny...i love how most of their pants are corduroy bell bottoms. maybe next time you'll be able to chat with one a bit more, I would love to learn more about them.
Sarah - change site to sight and "they come about" to "they come across".
in german they are called "wandergesellen", and not only carpenters travel but all craftsmen could do this.
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tom
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