Berlin*
*denotes my favourite city.
I’m back in Melbourne, but am missing Europe terribly.
Instead of studying I thought I’d fuel my nostalgia by posting some photos from the end of my trip.
After Morocco we spent one night in London before heading to Germany to begin our (somewhat) Eastern escapade.
Berlin was an absolute favourite; it’s hip, hospitable and the people are hot. (I think they might know it, there are photo booths all over the city).
It’s arguably the city of our generation; in the middle of its post-industrial post-communist phase, it’s experiencing a colourful explosion of innovation and creativity.
Yet while the place is achingly cool, the people remain grounded, and appreciative of life; a characteristic that distinguishes these urban Germans from their Western counterparts.
We only spent 3 nights here, but should have stayed longer; we also couchsurfed for the first time, at an experimental co op called ‘Project Volunteering’ (an adventure all in its own).
We walked the East Side Gallery along the remnants of the Berlin Wall, drank Gin Fizzes (my new favourite drink, besides Pimms and Lemonade) at Yam bar, socialised with squatters in their overgrown garden (unfortunately they were having a yard sale to raise money because they were getting ‘evicted’), and shopped at a Sunday flea market.
Although our stay was short, 3 days was long enough to decide that soon i’ll move there, buy an airy light filled apartment and be the happiest person dans le monde.
Bis Bald Berlin!
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