I arrive at Berlin’s Hauptbahnhof train station the largest crossing station in Europe, in plenty of time for my train journey from Berlin to Prague. The trip takes just over four hours and it gives me a chance to write another blog entry. The old, portly German gentleman rolled his eyes and his wife smiled as I arrive in the first class carriage of the train. It was obvious to him that there was a problem, there was no space for my larger suitcase, however between him, and the three other passengers in the cabin we managed to make room. Every German I have met has been courteous even more so once they realise I am a visitor to their country. The Euro City (EC) train was not new and having experienced other train journeys within
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