June in Berlin Part 2

[uscwest]

I haven't been to Berlin since before the wall came down. I always did consider it a beautiful city, especially in the old Western zone. I would love to be able to go back some day.

[Mags]

Thanks for the link on the memorial, I read it over, and then did a search about it. I am still confused as the design, as it seems so abstract, but that's just me. Please don't get me wrong, I am very pleased that there is a memorial, but I just don't *get* it.

It is abstract but honestly, I think if you were there you would get it. The think it had to be a large abstract design simply because of the size of the crime and what it takes to remember it People were walking through not talking and reflecting. I know that is what we did as the walk took us a good 10mins. I honestly dont think a single monument would be enough

I haven't been to Berlin since before the wall came down. I always did consider it a beautiful city, especially in the old Western zone. I would love to be able to go back some day.

I think my point was that so much has gone in terms of buildings. The city is still very beautiful in parts, but I mean that it is perhaps not at its best particularly in the Eastern sector where so many concrete blocks have been built. Still, they too are part of the 'beauty' of the city and the history and I just loved it all. I particularly loved the wide boulevards which in June smell so sweetly of the Linden (lime) trees and the fact that it wasnt bustling and people were very friendly and polite. I do hope you manage to get back. It is wonderful place.

Margaret

[Isafari]

Wow, magnificent photos and a great trippie.
I love the hotel front that's been preserved behind glass.

[uscwest]

I particularly loved the wide boulevards which in June smell so sweetly of the Linden (lime) trees and the fact that it wasnt bustling and people were very friendly and polite.

And thus the name of one of the main streets in Berlin Unter den Linden.

[Mags]

And thus the name of one of the main streets in Berlin Unter den Linden.

Indeed! What a beautiful street it is and the trees smelt amazing as when we did the sightseeing tour down Unter den Linden last year. Off to do Part 3.

Margaret

[Dawn]

Mmmmmmmm, chocolate....