Berlin, DE

Immature, and spelled wrong, I know. But have a sense of humor. It is kinda funny. On a side note, Germany is so efficient that their showers (at least in my hostel) are motion activated. The only problem is, no matter which way the knob is pointed its scalding hot. Either that or I have been out-smarted by a shower.

Today was my day to explore Berlin. The hostel I'm staying at is great, but its all thirty year olds. Which isn't so great. But it is located in a cool part of Berlin with lots of great street food.

Street food is something, I suppose I have not yet discussed. Now, you may be saying that that pile of food looks rather vile, but looks can be deceiving. You see, that (somewhat diminished pile) of food was delicious curry-wurst. Again, you may say that sounds somewhat ill, but do not knock it until you have tried it. The other street food that is ever so prevalent here in Berlin is the Gyro and Kebap. Berlin actually has the highest population of Turks outside of Turkey, so their street-cuisine reflects this culture.

I am an incredible fan of street food for numerous reasons. The first, it is cheap. That filling meal (Berliner Beer included, good beer as well) cost me about 4,5 euro. Secondly, locals eat it, so it better be good. I follow Anthony Bourdain's rule of traveling -- if there are more than two other patrons speaking your language, leave and go somewhere else. That's what I do.

Beyond the food, I explored Berlin today, including the Berlin Wall. I visited a few remaining pieces, but these were the most fun: the East side gallery, with lots of graffiti.

This is one of the most famous pieces of Graffiti on the wall:

After the wall, and a brief stroll up Karl-Marx-Allese, I went to yet another Communist TV Tower. It is sort of a landmark for all of Berlin. I must say, the Russian communists of this century sure had some of the most ugly architecture I have ever seen. But here it is:

And, I'm not sure if this is a jab at communism, or some joke, or just plain not thought out, but it is ironic none-the-less. A Starbucks, the next capitalist symbol of the world (after McDonalds) literally right on the bottom of this communist symbol.

Beyond that I had a great day touring all of the big sights that Berlin has to offer. I think tomorrow I may travel to Amsterdam for a few days of no travel and hopefully relaxation. Much like the relaxing time I had sitting here, reading at the end of today.

Thats all the pictures I feel like posting for now. I'm lazy, shoot me.