Berlin, Germany

Although there was still an overwhelming amount of construction on German roads and autobahns, we navigated successfully to our hotel in the Ostbahnhof (east train station) in Berlin arriving late in the afternoon. Weather still nice and cool, maybe a bit chilly feeling like fall.
Bundestag, German Parliament

We had free passes from the hotel (Intercity) for the S-bahn and headed down to the centre (Alexanderplatz) to see the Bundestag - the German Parliament buildings, city hall, a museum and Cathedral.
Berliner Dom cathedral

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

A short walk took us to the famous Brandenburg gate (which was cordoned off in preparation for Oct 3 reunification celebrations!), and on to the Berlin wall and Checkpoint Charlie! History was now very real seeing these historic locations.


Berlin Wall






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