Finally, an update!

So sorry for the crazy delay in my blogging. The internet in our hotel has been so flakey. Because of how many people are trying to log on, the network keeps crashing. But here are some updates of what is going on in the city of Berlin…

My second day, our group went on a bike tour. It was the absolute most fun experience. We rode eight miles around east and west Berlin and saw so many places. It was great because although many stops on our tour were well known places, many were unique Berlin secrets that have to be discovered.

This was our tour guide, Sophie. She was great. She actually is British and decided to move to Berlin after a short weekend trip here. She instantly fell in love with the city and has been here ever since. “You will never hear me say a negative word about Berlin,” she said.

One of the first stops was the world’s largest nightclub, Berghain. It fits thousands of people and is almost impossible to get into.

The next place we went was called Urban Spree. It is a complete block covered in graffiti and art. There is a bar, a club, a gallery, food, a skatepark, a climbing gym – everything you can imagine.

This place really made me start “getting” Berlin. Sophie explained to us that Berlin is not something you can take at face value. It is something you have to “get” and understand on a deeper, more creative and free level.

We ate lunch at a great Turkish restaurant.

Right after lunch it was pretty much a torrential downpour in the city of Berlin. We continued our journey with our ponchos on. I actually think it ended up being quite fun.