Berlin - an extraordinary place.

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June 12th 2015

Published: June 16th 2015

Where do I start to blog about Berlin, a city so central to the history and perhaps the future of Europe? This would be my second visit to the capital of Germany and Jeanette's first. My first was a brief business trip with no spare time. We were in Germany a few years ago but not anywhere near Berlin so we decided to take a guided walking tour of the city which lasted nearly five hours. Our guide... Read Full Entry

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Roger Sutherland

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My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info

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17th June 2015

Naomi Rattray
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Berlin
When I went there, what impressed me the most was the museum at Checkpoint Charlie, the courage and creativity that people had who wanted to escape

19th June 2015

Manfred Merkel
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Berlin is worth a visit !
Hi Roger and Jeanette, Glad to read you are enjoying Europe, as both Darlene and myself are also facinated by the rich many century old History of this city. We have been there many times and are discovering more every time. Without the 12 years of mad Hitler regime, it would stand as one of the shining and glamerous cities of Europe. Thanks for sharing your impressions, as be have similiar thoughts, specially as family used to reside their over many decades before and after the 2. World War. And yes, the city was in rubbles afterwards, the same as Dresden. Personally have known one of the US Airforce commanders, who ordered the bombing missions over Germany from Iceland. Germany and Europe owe lots to the Allies for having liberated them, otherwise Europe would be a very different world today. We all have our experiences with the railroadsystem, wishing you continued fun travelling...... Manfred

23rd June 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Berlin
We really loved our week in Berlin and have thought about going back and renting an apartment for a couple of months. We really liked the vibe.

13th July 2015

Heather Gun-Munro
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Extraordinary city
Truly extraordinary. Makes me feel like visiting. You write so well

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