May 17 2009
Wir Sind Berliner
Day one highlights included a visit to KaDeWe in the well-heeled Charlottenburg district, lunch at Schlemmelmeyer Deli, and Spargel (white asparagus) for dinner in our apartment. Sophie is just a little off schedule, waking up at 2:00 AM expecting breakfast the last two nights, but we’re adjusting, and having fun Finding Nemo in the middle of the night.
Today we walked to the German Capital, saw President Merkel’s helicopter returning her from a weekend getaway, then strolled over to The Brandenburg Gate, passed through to the formerEast Germany, and had coffee at the famous Hotel Adlon beside the US embassy.
Next was a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial. It was difficult to leave, and devastating to remain.
Coming soon, an exploration of Potsdamer Platz, The Filmmuseum, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Olympic Stadium. Twitter photos:
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