4/18/2019 1 Comment Fruhling in berlinThis photo was taken at Mauerpark, one of my favorite places on a Sunday afternoon. In the background is a strip of the former Berlin Wall that changes almost daily due to the frequent artists who paint and repaint murals and tags. Every time we go, it is different and there is always new artwork to be seen and if there’s an open swing, you better believe I’m going to snag it. Swing sets and sunsets. Two of my most favorite things. Street Art and flea MarketsWhen it comes to street art, everything is a canvas. I love how creative people are and how much effort they put in to getting the perfect spot to showcase their talent. I mentioned that Mauerpark is a popular spot for this kind of display but it is most popular for its Sunday Flea Market. Anything your heart desires can be found at Mauerpark on a Sunday. And I do mean anything...a vintage jacket, a vinyl record, a coffee grinder, a bongo, some silverware, a duck lamp. (Like literally a lamp that is a duck.) You can take a picnic or get some grub from a food truck, day drink in public, lay on a blanket, play with a frisbee, people watch, dog watch. You might meet your next best friend. Did I mention they have a giant karaoke pit? Apparently that draws a huge crowd in the summer. Mauerpark is ridiculously awesome. Botanischer Garten and cherry blossomsA few weeks ago on Drew's first day of work, I took a solo field trip to the botanical garden. Greenhouses were filled with every species of plant you can imagine. The humidity and warmth inside was a great escape from the chill outside. Lately, it has warmed up and everything is blooming. There is a gorgeous cherry blossom tree on our street. I had no idea that Berlin was such a hot spot for cherry blossoms but as it turns out, it is. 9,000 trees were planted in Berlin and Brandenburg in November 1990 - shortly after reunification and the fall of the Berlin Wall so now every spring, there are lovely pink trees throughout the city. AmAze FestivalLast week was Games Week in Berlin. As you may know, Drew is a writer for video games which is what brought us to Berlin to begin with. This past weekend we went to Amaze, an international festival that focuses of the art and culture of indie games and media. We had fun acting goofy, playing super cool new games, dancing all night and drinking too much. Everyone needs a night like that once in a while. This is us on the rooftop of Drew's workplace. It has a great view of the TV Tower and surrounding area. This kind of city life is very different from what we are both used to. Trains, subways, walking everywhere...it's just different. I average 3 miles a day on foot according to my phone tracker. All that said, I really do love it. I'm getting used to a different pace and while I still crave mountains and rivers, I know they aren't too far away.
I have more to share about my daily life, taking German classes and attending German yoga, but I'll save it for another day. Tomorrow we are taking a short trip for the long Easter weekend to Poland. Our first little getaway. I'll be sure to write about it. Frohe Ostern! (Happy Easter!) Love, Stevi
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Brooke
4/18/2019 07:59:02 pm
Loving and missing you!
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