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Rizal's Trip to Paris and Berlin (1885-1887)

Rizal studied ophthalmology in Paris and Germany
He wanted to cure his mother's eye ailment
He worked as an assistant to Dr. Louis de Weckert, a leading French ophthalmologist
He lived in Paris for about four months
He wrote a letter to his mother in January 1886, detailing his progress in ophthalmology
He visited his friends in Barcelona, including Maximo Viola
He also visited families in the Pardo de Taveras, Trinidad, Felix, and Paz
He met and befriended leading German scientists in Berlin, including Dr. Feodor Jagor, Dr. Adolph B. Meyer, Dr. Hans Meyer, and Dr. Rudolf Virchow
Rizal's scientific merits were recognized by these eminent scientists
He was in Heidelberg, Germany, from February 3, 1886
There, he found the old university and romantic surroundings captivating, and he became a member of the Chess Player's Club
He had a fascination with the blooming flowers along the Neckar River, particularly "Forget-me-nots"
He wrote a poem, "A Las Flores de Heidelberg," about his impressions of Heidelberg.
He spent a three-month summer vacation at Wilhemsfeld under Pastor Dr. Karl Ullmer
He befriended Pastor Ullmer, who served as a mentor
He wrote a letter to Pastor Ullmer's son (Fritz) expressing his gratitude for his hospitality
Heidelberg University held its 5th centenary on August 6, 1886, which Rizal attended and greatly enjoyed
Rizal greatly appreciated the city and its people, especially noting the brilliant costumes among the students
His reasons for going to Berlin included further knowledge of ophthalmology, scientific and language studies, observing the German nation’s economic and political conditions, connecting with German scientists and scholars, and preparing to publish his novel "Noli Me Tangere"
He took private French lessons from Madame Lucie Curdle