Akira, Marx and Engels

Walking around Berlin

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December 8th 2007
Today we did a lot of walking around what was East Berlin and found some great souvenirs. It is interesting to see Berlin from Iris' point of view. She is an East Berlin native who grew up with the wall and doesn't necessarily find the west to be better. I don't know much German but I did find it nice to actually recognise words and be able to say thank you etc with confidence. We're a long way fr ... read more

Europe » Germany » Berlin » Berlin

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more