Berlin

I have made it to Berlin and I am quite pleased to be herre although I didn't expect it to be so big-- on the oreder of Chicago I think.

I made one mistake, however. I checked into the wrong Hotel. Normally, this wouldn't make any difference to me but I had my heart set on one Hotel in particular. I went to the address and it said "Pension" and I figured it was the corect one. I checked in and found out that the one I wanted was right next door. I haven't paid for the three nights that I reserved it for. Therefore, I can stay tonight and go to the other tomorrow!

I guess the hotels are booked through the weekend for the championship soccer tournament. I guess I am lucky to have what I have.

I didn't decision to come here until the last minute. I was either going to Nuremburg or Dresden or here. I decided to come here; this is what I want to see anyway and Then I can relax abit before heading home Friday morning.

I purchased a Museum Pass and a subway/bus pass for the next three days. I can hop on and hop off whenever and wherever I want. I still haven't decided everything I want to do yet...

I am not far from anything either.

I enjoyed Rothenburg-- the walled city. It was beautiful and the townspeople were lovely. I kept thinking about Bill Huisenga and how he must have gotten along ther. Well, I'd expect.


I have purchased a subway and museum pass. So tomorrow I will tour. Today, after I got here and settled I went to the Brandanburg gate (division between East and West German and the Wall) One cannot make out the Wall at all. Completely gone and I almost missed the gate-- I thought it was part of a building until I looked up and saw the goddess of Victory on her chariot.