Location: Gay Paris (1885-1886) .

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Rizal took ophthalmology in order to cure his mothers eye ailment.
WHY DID RIZAL GO TO PARIS? Rizal went to Paris to increase his knowledge on ophthalmology.

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ACTIVITIES IN PARIS: Passed by Barcelona on his way to Paris (visited friends: Maximo Viola and Eusebio Corominas) Worked as an assistant to Dr. Louis de Weckert, leading French ophthalmologist Outside work hours, he often visited Juan Lunas studio. He even posed for some of Lunas works. (Death of Cleopatra, The Blood Compact) Rizal as a Musician Rizal didnt really have the natural talent for music; he studied music because all of his friends were. Learned the piano, solfeggio, voice in a 1.5 months (letter to Enrique Lete, 1878) Rizal was able to play the flute really well through determination and constant practice.

Location: historic Heidelberg (Feb-aug 1886)

Rizal reluctantly left Paris after acquiring enough knowledge on ophthalmology. (Feb 1, 1886) Visited other German border towns (Strasbourg)

ACTIVITIES IN HEIDELBERG: Rizal arrived February 3, 1886. The city is known for its old university and romantic surroundings. Worked at the University Eye Hospital (under Dr. Otto Becker)& attended lectures of Prof. Wilhelm Kuehne Visited scenic spots (during weekends). He noticed that German Catholics & Protestants lived in equality and harmony. (no discrimination despite differences) In spring of 1886, Rizal wrote one of his famous poems To the Flowers of Heidelberg, reminiscent of his garden home in Calamba. (this shows Rizals homesickness and his ability to never forget where he came from) Rizal was able to witness the 5th centenary celebration of the University of Heidelberg just 3 days before his departure. Again, he felt sad to leave. He left August 9, 1886.

With Pastor Ulmer at Wilhelmsfeld Rizal spent 3 months here (summer vacation from studies) He stayed in Pastor Ullmers home. He was favored by the wife and family. Rizal left June 25,1886. Rizal never forgot to express his sincerest gratitude to the Ullmer family (evidenced by his letters) Rizal sent his first letter to Blumentritt, who eventually became Rizals best friend.

Location: Leipzig and dresden (Aug-nov 1886)

ACTIVITIES IN LEIPZIG: Rizal arrived Aug 14,1886. Cheapest cost of living. Attended lectures in the University of Leipzig (history and psychology) Translated William Tell from German to Tagalog. He wanted the Filipinos to know the story of Swiss independence. (also translated Fairy Tales) Worked as a proof-reader in a publishers firm Rizal left Leipzig Oct 29,1886

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ACTIVITIES IN DRESDEN: Rizal met Dr. Adolph Meyer, director of Anthropological & Ethnological Museum. Only stayed in the city for 2 days and heard Catholic Mass. Rizal was impressed by the mass. Rizal left Dresden November 1,1886

Location: berlin (Nov 1886-1887)

RIZAL WELCOMED IN BERLINS SCIENTIFIC CIRCLES: Rizal was impressed with Berlins scientific atmosphere and the absence of race prejudice Met Dr. Feodor Jagor, who foretold the downfall of the Spanish rule and the coming of Americans to the Philippines in his book (Travels in the Philippines) Was introduced to Dr. Rudolf Virchow, famous German anthropologist, and Dr. Hans Virchow , professor of Descriptive Anatomy Met Dr. Wilhelm Joest, German geographer Worked in the clinic of Dr. Karl Ernest Schweigger, famous German ophthalmologist Became a member of the Anthropological, Ethnological, and Geographical Society of Berlin. His knowledge in science was duly recognized. In fact, he was the first Asian to be honored as such. Rizal wrote a scholarly paper Tagalische Verkunst (Tagalog Metrical Art) and received favorable comments RIZALS LIFE IN BERLIN: Rizal lived a methodical and frugal life. He was a medical assistant by day and student by night. He exercised daily and practiced his German, French and Italian skills. He even took French private lessons (under Madame Lucie Cerdole) His leisure moments were spent touring the countryside around Berlin, while observing customs, dresses and occupations of peasants. The winter of 1886 was his darkest winter. Rizal was flat broke and his health broke down due to lack of nutrition. Top 5 Reasons why Rizal lived in Berlin: 1. Gain further knowledge on ophthalmology 2. Further his studies of sciences and languages 3. Observe economic and political conditions 4. Associate with famous German scientists and scholars 5. Publish Noli Me Tangere 2 German Customs Rizal Admired: 1. Yuletide Custom: the careful taking of Pine tree bush and turning them into decorations for children to see. 2. Self-introduction during gatherings

On German Women: The German woman is serious, diligent, educated and friendly. She is not gossipy, frivolous and quarrelsome like the Spanish woman. She is not particular about beautiful dresses and expensive jewelry, though she could dress nicely like any other woman in the world (Letter to Trinidad) The women in the Philippines are more concerned with how they look rather than how much they know. However, Rizal still praises the manners, devotion and hospitality of Filipino women. They must cultivate their intellect and take more interest in worldly affairs in order to command higher respect.