Ask anyone familiar with Germany what first comes to mind when they contemplate the attractions of the old port city of Hamburg and the Reeperbahm will inevitably receive top mention. Once the area of the city where cords were made into rope (or Reeps) for use on ships, today this quarter-mile long strip claims the notorious distinction as the largest red-light district in the world. It's literally packed with beer halls, brothels and peep shows. I have no doubt that last night I was the only soul on the street actually looking for a game of darts.