Nicole and I went on the free tour of Berlin that I previously mentioned yesterday (I think I mentioned it anyway). It was very fun, but very cold. We choose to give a generous tip and then left during the intermission because we couldn't feel our toes. I would do it again any day (in the summer weather).
During the tour we were able to see the remainder of the Berlin wall, and old cars used in East Berlin when the wall was in place.
We also saw an old statue that was re-named Victory (because it was in Germany than stolen by the French, then taken back by the Germans).* It is funny to me that it is is named Victory however, because it is located on in the Pariser Platz (Paris Square) and it is located diagonaly from the French Embassy building...So who really was Victorious here???
On the outskirts of Pariser Platz is the Academy of Arts and the Aldon Hotel.* Which is a famous hotel where the extremely wealthy stay for visits. However, it is more famously known as the hotel Michael Jackson hung his baby out of the window.
We also went and saw the Jewish Memorial which is more famously known as the Holocaust Memorial. But that name is incorrect because there are other sites for lost individuals in this war and this sight is specifically for the Jewish people lost. The meaning of the piece is not released so that each individual can come up with his/her own purpose. Did I mention how good the tour was yet? I learned lots.
-Hilter's "Resting Ground" Not Picture Worthy-
And lastly we stood over the bunker where Hitler spent most of his time during the war. It is also where he killed himself. Because the Soviet Union took his body and cremated it and then dropped his ashes in the river (with the idea that he would never have a true resting place) this could be considered his resting site. No "In Memory" sign for Hitler is there, he is not mentioned in any fashion, just a parking lot to apartments where renters take their dogs to use the toilet.
That's enough history for now! I hope you enjoyed the facts!
After the walk we ate home made potato soup dinner, then rushed to the fashion show.
But things then looked up and we were able to make it inside and to catch a show in person. The show that we went to was of designers who used all Eco-friendly products.
It was very fun! We even left with a goody bag (which is in my hand in the photo) that had free eye liner in it (Score!).
Today was very easy. We went shopping looking for new European walking shoes, but failed on the hunt. We went to Thai for lunch and then shopped some more. We did make a pit stop at Curry 36, a famous sausage street restaurant in Berlin (famous for sausage, curry, and ketchup-it was tasty!). Now I am home resting until dinner time where we are dining at one of Nicole's friend's house.
That's it for now!
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