Berlin/Prague

The world clock in Alexanderplatz

On the ferry from Denmark to Germany

Berlin tower!

Berliner Dom

Brandenburg Gate

Inside the Dom 

Berlin Wall

At the top of Prague!

Charles bridge and castle

On the bridge, everyone touches the gold spots and prays to the cross above it

On the Charles Bridge in Prague

He didn't want a kiss :( Zoo in Prague

A lot of buildings were painted, so cool!

Lennon Wall in Prague

famous clock in old town

   So much has happened since I've checked in last, sorry its been so long! I visited Berlin and Prague for my Easter break with a bunch of my friends from school. We went to Berlin first and stayed with one of Sebastiano's friends that is working as a programmer in the city. It was nice because then we also had a tour guide! Although, 9 people in a flat was something new for me, but we managed! It only took about two hours for us all to shower and get ready in the morning. After getting settled in, the next day we went all around. We went to Alexanderplatz where there are a bunch of street shops with food and little goodies, the world clock you see up above, and more. From there we walked the "Alexanderplatz street" which led us to the Berliner Dom. It was remarkable. Three of us went inside to tour around the main floor, crypt, and very top of the dome. While we were sitting and taking in all of the architecture and art, we even got to listen to the organist play for a while. It was really a neat experience. From the Dom we traveled to the Brandenburg gate, and Jewish memorial. I had to make a stop into the Mercedes gallery on the way, the cars were just too tempting.... maybe one day I can afford half of one that was on display. Anyone is welcome to pitch in, I wouldn't mind. 

    The next day we went to a nice brunch, all you can eat buffet. We were all in heaven for about an hour. We managed to get out of our chairs instead of napping and went on to see the Berlin Wall. The art covering it was magnificent and very colorful. They ended up tearing down a few pieces the day after we visited, so I'm curious to know which parts. I payed a euro to get my passport stamped with the "checkpoint charlie" stamp. Maybe a little overpriced but still really cool. After the wall, a few of us went on the to Jewish museum where we spent a few hours learning more about Jewish traditions, culture, the Holocaust, and viewing possessions donated by families who lost loved ones. 

   On Monday, Nicola (Sebatiano's friend) had to work so we met up with him for lunch down past the Berlin wall before heading to Prague. We then took a bus for about 4 and a half hours to Prague. We got in around 8 and met up with some other friends also visiting the city form DTU in old town. Its weird how big yet small the world is. I met another kid that goes to KU and is studying abroad in Barcelona that is cousins with one of my friends. I couldn't get over the concept! Tuesday, we saw the Charles Bridge, Jewish cemetery, the home of the Prague philharmonic, the castle, the clock in old town, a few palaces, and the Lennon Wall. A lot of walking but definitely well worth it. 

    On Wednesday, our last full day, we went to the zoo and Cafe Imperial. The zoo was awesome, all of the places to view animals were so up close it was even more fascinating to watch the animals. The animals were also all very active and liked to show off and pose. I was able to get some really neat pictures. The Cafe Imperial was founded around 1913 and was very famous among the Czech people. Then, during WWII, the Nazis took over it and used the facility to wine and dine in luxury. It then became less popular since the people did not look up to the Nazis. Once the war was over, it was slowly restored back to its former glory and now its a place for Europeans and travelers to visit for an exquisite meal. I could eat there every night no problem... 

   Sadly, we had to leave on Thursday and head back home. Now I get to study and work, I forget I'm here for school sometimes. Tomorrow I'm going to host an Easter brunch for all of my friends. 

Happy Easter everyone!!