I’m training for Berlin so I’m running in German. It’s a Schneelauf (snow run). I’m walking with my daughter so I’m talking in English. It’s a snow walk. I’m home warming up with a chocolate brownie bake-up. Good in any language.
Our guide shakes our hands, and introduces himself with a smile. His name is Mohamad, and he is from Syria. He doesn’t disclose his surname, and when I ask if I can take photos of the tour he is about to give, he says, “Of course, but please none of me.” Mohamad is here to show … More Mohamad’s Berlin
Time and patience are lacking, so I’ve listened, and decided to take No. 4’s advice. He’s 10 (since yesterday), so knows a thing or two. If you are kind enough to chance upon older posts, you may find a puzzling dearth of photographs – perhaps you’ll see a few squares with an irritatingly small question mark where … More Photos, advice, wine and Berlin
Crikey, today we go. Time to make a plan. Three nights in Berlin with two (too cool for school) 15 year old boys (men?) and my brother. There is much ground to cover – Berlin is a big city (population 3.5m) with a complicated, turbulent history (not just 20th century), and a 21st century reputation for creativity and innovation. David Bowie … More Bis gleich, Berlin
Have Paprika, Will Travel 