What a whirl wind start to the trip. We were definitely not ready to go what with wedding planning beginning (alot earlier than D thought)! Anyhow... We got dropped off by S' parent very early in the morning-thanks Mum and Dad! Got to Berlin very efficiently as only the Germans know how. Settled into a very comfortable hostel in the middle of town for 3 days stay. Did all the usual stuff, saw the sights, cycled around the city and ate lots. Wonderful start to the trip and would recommend to any age (v. shoreditch). To continue the train theme, we arrived on the platform at Berlin HBF to find a rather dodgy looking train. Since we had booked a first class cabin, S was expecting James Bond style with full wood veneer and a walk
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