Berlin, Germany: The World Cup

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July 9th 2006

Published: October 7th 2006

Hello Everyone! Finally we get a little rest and relaxation from running around and there probably isn’t a better time to be in Berlin than the final week of the World Cup! After taking a little nap, Daniel laid down his house rules. 1) You are required to sleep in (preferably past 11am). 2) You are not allowed to talk to Daniel until after he has had his first cup of coffee. 3) You can not ... Read Full Entry

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Ben Johnson

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I am sorry that I wasn't able to update the blog to include all of the traveling adventures, but after returning to the US, experienced a big life change and needless to say the wherearewenow has changed to whereamInow. I had great adventures after Europe, especially in countries like Kenya and India - so if you want to know more, just ask. ... full info

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The TV Tower...with a World Cup makeover!

Deutsche Telcomm (T-mobile) decided to add their signature color pink to the tower to make it replicate a soccer ball. German's said they looked like pimples.

Look for these by your feet

In Berlin if they have record of where a Jewish person lived and was killed during the war, they place one of these at the entrance of the dwelling.

A Brazilian painting in Berlin

Brazil is crazy about soccer and so are their fans here in Germany. They have paintings celebrating the Brazilian team everywhere!

The World Cup trophy

Reminds me of ice cream...anyone hungry?

The Land of Ideas

Around Berlin they had these sculptures of inventions from Germany. This one is an asprin from the Bayer company.

A giant shoe...also part of the Land of Ideas series.

Heather likes soccer.

The new Berlin Train Station

Opened 3 weeks before our arrival, the new Berlin Hauptbahnhof is beautiful, huge, and expensive. Thanks Bayern!

Dinner at Daniel's

Very difficult to get everyone to look at the camera.

The Gates of Babylon

From Mesopotamia of course

Another section of the gates of Babylon

The Eastside Gallery

There is still a long section of the wall with some famous paintings. We have been there a few times and wil have more pictures later, but here is a little hors d’ oeuvre...yummy

World Cup on a Jumbo Screen...the only way to view it!

Brazil will always be number one in Heather's heart, but since they are out...Go Germany!!!

A very happy little boy...Germany scored!

Flags flying everywhere! That's team spirit...yes it!

This is about a quarter of the people at the fan mile

The Brandenburg Gate

The only surviving city gate out of the 18 that once existed. It was a symbol of division during the Cold War, but now is a symbol of Germany's reunification. It was behind this where they fan mile was located...a beautiful set-up!

Giant Soccer Ball

The picture doesn't show it, but the ball is huge! There was actually a small expo inside with signed items from famous players and held the actual World Cup trophy.

12th October 2006

Julie Johnson
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! (a day late)
I hope you had a wonderful birthday. I still have your card, so if you ever are in 1 place long enough I'll mail it, otherwise it will be here when you get back. I love reading your travelblog and the pictures are fabulous Heather!! Maybe when you guys are done touring Heather should checkout a job as professional photographer! Love and miss you both! Julie

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