Having just come from Hamburg and Cologne I thought Id clarify some common misconceptions.
Hamburger - the word can be used to describe our beloved beef patties. But in German it can also describe someone from the city of Hamburg (eg think Londoner).
Cologne - The city came first, not the scent. Johann Maria started the Farinahaus perfume company when his family moved to the city of Köln. In honour of his new hometown he decided to name his new scent Eau de Cologne, hence popularizing the word.
Tomorrow its off to Neuschwanstein castle. For those of you who think that sounds familiar, its the one that inspired some Disney silhouettes and stories.
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