We spent our first day in Berlin exploring some of the major sights. We started off at the East Side Gallery. This is a portion of the Berlin Wall that has been decorated with different artwork to represent freedom. The artwork was impressive however, I think we would have enjoyed it more if it wasn't so cold. The night before when we arrived in Berlin we were so excited to learn that the weather wasn't as cold as Amsterdam. It felt like a cool night in San Diego. So when I left the hotel the following morning I only brought a light jacket and my scarf. That was a mistake. When we got off the U (subway) at the East Side Gallery it was not only cold but raining! So after a good half hour of exploring the artwork we were very wet and cold.
Hard to imagine that the this wall was used to seperate people and keep them oppressed.
I loved this artwork from the Berlin Wall.
Super Nel poses with the art.
I liked this one. Reminds me of the hyroglyphicis during the Egyptian era.
Busting out the selfie stick!
We left in search of another adventure. We ended up going to Checkpoint Charlie. On the way we stopped at a decorative building and joined a walking tour. The tour guide was giving valuable information about the building. It turns out this building was used as a detention center during World War II and now it is used as a tax/financial center. This building had no happy history.
We made it to Check Point Charlie. This is the last active checkpoint fr the Cold War. This checkpoint would check for the proper documentation to ensure only the proper people passed the checkpoint.
Check Point Charlie-where you needed proper documentation to cross.
Rihanna sneaks in a photo at check point Charlie without paying the fee.
After Checkpoint Charlie we went to Teigsrden park. There's some bier gardens there and we were very excited at the thought of warming up from the cold with German Beir!
This amazing view from one of the Beir gardens
Group shot! The beers in Germany are big and tasty and strong!!
Most of us went back to take a nap after all that beer. The rest of the group had some amzing Thai food for dinner. I slept through the night for some much needed sleep. The hotel bed was like sleeping on clouds.
I can't wait until tomorrow. The last few people of our group: Dana and Bree wi be arriving.
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