Visiting the Reichstag Building has been one of my favorite experiences of the whole trip thus far. After seeing pictures of the Reichstag in history classes over the years and after hearing story after story of the destruction and the triumph of this famous structure, it has been a place that I have really wanted to visit. But like most things on this trip I got to do more than just look at it. Thanks to Heike, the group and I were all lucky enough to not only go inside but also to tour the glass dome, sit in the Parliamentary Hall, and even speak to a few cabinet members that work in the office of the German Parliament member representing Heike’s district, Dr. Silvia Joerrissen. I had a blast and was so thankful to have
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