berlin

I arrived in Berlin mildly rested after an all night train ride from Krakow. this inbetween time of reflection is indeed sacred. upon arrival I met with Manuel, a dear friend who most graciously took on the role of tour guide. I was so pleased to learn that Marc, one of my oldest friends from the teenage years of doc martens and indie rock, was in town for several weeks. I had heard so much about the energy and movement that was filling the streets of Berlin, what an incredible art scene was thriving, how much spirit filled the newly liberated East...and in fact I was well impressed with this 'work in progress' that was Berlin. much of my time was spent in Mitte, the rather chic part of East Berlin, home to many of the galleries. my days in Berlin were spent biking with Manuel from east to west and back again, often meeting with Marc for a pint in the evening, after a hearty meal of shnitzel.
the Holocaust Monument, one of the most impressive sites in Berlin

the architecture is truly incredible!! the structure of the Philharmonic
Manuel, Marc and I sharing one of our many moments....