Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Berlin
no words could ever fit to describe how much I like Berlin and how much this trip meant to me.
A few european friends told me that I must go to Berlin and that I would like Berlin, indeed I like it there, in fact I like it more than what I expected.
It wasn't an easy decision to make this trip because it was the first time I ever travelled alone, I could still remember how I felt when I blogged about it last time.
Upon reaching Berlin, the rich and distinct culture that the place has somehow made me felt better...
From Berlin, Germany
Graffiti gotta be a trademark for Berlin, I really love to stop and appreciate them. So well done!
Especially those found along the 1.3km East Side Gallery which contains about 106 paintings by artists all over the world. It is my first touristic stop in Berlin, let me walk with you again~
the start :
one of the most famous painting is this kissing:
one of the most famous painting is this kissing:
i like this!
2 things made my walk a little disappointing. 1) Some of the graffiti had more and more random graffiti on it, such that I could no longer see the original painting 2) It started pouring and what's worst? the wind was so strong that the rain drops hit me at 45deg, my jeans was soaked wet up to thigh level, no joke! somemore stucked with little leaves, that was my only pair of jeans I had for that trip can!
soon night falls, it was time for dinner!
never a wrong time for a Haeagen-Dazs :D i could still remember the taste ~
and freak! i had an scoop of haagen-dazs in cone in sg the other day, it costed me $6.70, the scoop alone is already 5.50. OMG, is there GOLD inside or something? To buy a pint is definitely more worth it, but too bad, my sweet tooth was cracking up back then :P
Breakfast next morning, I decided to have the same as what I had last night, Berliner Currywurst! Its like a speciality of Berlin and I walked like 2 metro station which should add up to be at least 2+km for the most original Berliner Currywurst located under a metro station! I would do anything for food!
That "drink" in the cup is actually broth, seriously, europeans really have dysfunctional salty tastebud, its too salty for me =(
One of the most unexpected event that occured during that trip has got to be being picked up by guys. One too old, one too young. After some shopping (hey, berlin boutiques are really so unique!), I lugged my gains and found this jewish synagogue. There was an entrance fee but somehow I escaped from it and walked through the place like a breeze and in the lift, I met this italian group. This uncle, very well-groomed, began to chat with me, I thought he was friendly and all...then he invited me for lunch, thats why I sensed something wrong. I gave some excuse saying that I am going back to hostel and he said we could meet for a drink tonight instead. I gave away my real phone number and ended up receiving calls from him even till the next day.
In the evening of the same day, as I was walking to the Reichstag, i sensed that someone is like following me? I didn't care much until he started to come nearer and walked at the same pace as me. He asked in weird english, what is the time, so lousy pick up line and asked me to join him for a drink. I said no, I am rushing but he persisted in following for awhile until he finally read the sign. I really thought it was weird, I wasn't even dressed up and the guys are caucasians.