Hallo! These 4 days have been a multitude of movement and sightseeing, it's almost difficult to sum it all up in a single blog, but I'll attempt to do Berlin justice. This goes without saying but it is BEAUTIFUL here. They make it a priority to maintain an eco-friendly environment and keep the streets clean which was extremely refreshing. We were on the go from basically dusk till dawn each day and I still couldn't get enough of the gorgeous city. Just a few of the things Berlin has to offer and that we were lucky enough to take in were the Holocaust Memorial, the LGBTQ Memorial, Kudamm, Unter den Linden, Ku’Damm, Reichstag, the palace at Sansoucci, and the Sachenhausen museum. Many of these things we did small research projects on in class but to be there and bare witness to the architecture, colors and impact they have on their culture was something you could only have truly appreciated by being here and I'm so grateful to have experienced that. Of all the many things we saw, my favorite was the palace and gardens at Sansouci, a true world wonder in my opinion. At first sight you're almost transported back in time with the cobblestone/dirt paths and you're welcomed by an enormous old-school wooden windmill. Then you take a path up to this column surrounded palace designed with colorful and detailed statues along with marble and stone busts. That's not even the best part. Inside the palace its pristine and lavished with original paintings and furniture of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. The ceilings are high and mainly depict cherubs by the sides of goddesses playing or depicting elements of art/music. It makes sense to prohibit pictures inside because honestly if you don't witness in real life you’re missing out on the full effect of its immaculate upkeep anyway. Inside there is an extremely interesting room called the “Voltaire Room” which was my favorite. I probably spent 20 minutes admiring this room. Its painting a soft yellow and decorated with wood carvings of flowers, vines, fruit, animals and painted with vibrant colors. Its alternative name was the “Flower Room” and if you're ever given the opportunity to see it you would understand why. The room radiated this sense of cheer/playfulness in comparison to the other rooms that emitted beauty but class. Behind the palace was rows of vineyards, shrubbery, and decorated with white marble statues surrounding a fountain. This palace is beyond picture perfect but that didn't stop us from taking pictures at every chance we got. Our time in Berlin although short was full with time spent taking in rich architecture, interesting languages/dialects, learning to use public transportation and not to mention DELICIOUS FOODS! I could go on about each site, each meal and all the German words I’ve learned but like I’ve said, you’d have to be here to appreciate it. So book a flight because believe me, you're gonna wanna see this. Till next time Berlin, Cheus (Goodbye)
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AuthorGreetings! My name is Wynter and I am currently a senior studying Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children of all ages and backgrounds and it is for this reason that I am eager to travel to Germany. I'm beyond excited to experience the German way of life in and outside of the classroom and share with you the sights and wealth of information gained from this extraordinary opportunity. Archives
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