After becoming aware of my coffee addiction, Ali immediately escorted me into the nearest cafe for my caffeinated kick start to the day. In search of the Ostbahnhof (train station) to research schedules, prices and routes for trains to Moscow on Sunday, we accidentally stumble upon a large part of the Berlin wall that still remains. I took pictures of the decorated slabs of defensive concrete - some painted by artists and others by people who just wanted to share their view.
When we finally got to the train station, we waited for the woman behind the desk to give us timetables and prices for various complex routes to Moscow. 2 hours later we eventually concur and can now enjoy the rest of our stay here in Berlin knowing the specifics of our onward journey.
With approximately four hours of daylight left, we decide to pay a visit to the Reichstag building which is situated in the heart of the parliamentary and government quarter. We wait patiently in a queue to visit the new viewing platform that was designed by Sir Norman Foster. It's a huge glass dome which sits on top of the old building and has sloping pathways that let you climb to the very top. The contrast in architectural design was very interesting to see. As if the cool architecture wasn't enough, we had a unique view of the whole city. It was definitely worth the wait!!!
Exhausted, we return home to eat, drink and play backgammon (again). Current score... Ali:5, Kris:5. We also socialised for a bit in the lounge/bar area and met a few interesting people from Australia, America and Canada.
About Me
- Kris McKnight
- I am currently Managing & Creative Director of KMD, a London-based visual communication agency. This is my personal blog. I'd like to share with you some of the more interesting places I've been, things I've seen mixed with random thoughts and frivolous finds.