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Oranienburg
We went to Oranienburg today to visit Sachsenhausen, a monument and museum on the site of a former concentration camp. The site was also used by the Russians to imprison Nazis and other political prisoners after the war. It was … Continue reading
Jewish Museum and (not) Berlinische Gallerie
This is a shot from where we didn’t get to, today. It was closed. Unlike all other galeries, this one is closed Tuesdays and open Mondays. Drat! We did get to the Jewish Museum and spent too much time there. … Continue reading
Pergamon Visit
Today I visited the Berlin Pergamon Museum. I have now had my fill of antiquity for this trip. It was interesting and the audio guide informative, but 4 hours of friezes, sculpture, walls, gates, ceramics, glass, and rugs was enough. … Continue reading
Mauerpark Fleamarket
We visited a Prenzlauerberg weekend tradition, the flea market in Mauerpark. It’s a huge market with lots of interesting things for sale, but lots of rubbish as well. It was a rainy day, but the rain held off for most … Continue reading
Our Berlin Appartment
The kitchen… The other room (besides the bathroom)… Another shot of the other (main sitting and sleeping) room. View from the balcony.
Dinner in Prenzlauerberg
We had dinner in Prenzlauerberg (again) last night. I caught Karen in a pensive moment. We went home after dinner and went out for a stroll around 10:00. We found a few more interesting streets and a bar called Bluesbar, … Continue reading
Kreuzberg
We visited the Kreuszberg area of Berlin today. This shot was taken near Askanischer Platz, on our way from the train to see the Topgraphy des Terrors (a preserved section of the Berlin wall combined with a graphic monument describing … Continue reading
Berliner Dom
This is another shot from yesterday when we visited museum island. This is the Berlin Cathedral (locally called the Berliner Dom) with the Berlin Communication Tower to the right. We didn’t go in the cathedral as there was an admission … Continue reading
Fernsehturm and Marienkirche
We ventured into the centre of Berlin today. We started off with a 1 hour boat tour on the Spree river that meanders through the city. We also reconnoitred Musieum Island. It seems that when I visit the Pergamon Museum … Continue reading
Now We Know Why Our Appartment is Equipped With Ping-Pong Paddles
We noticed our appartment in Prenzlauer Berg (in Berlin) had ping-pong paddles. Now we know why. Just up the street is a small park with three tables. We have since passed another park with tables. We’ve bought some balls…