A couple nights in Berlin

I didn't realize how huge Berlin is.  It's around the size of NY, probably bigger.  I almost found out how large it was the hard way too.  I was planning on walking to the Tanzanian embassy to get my visa but thankfully the cross streets weren't on my map, so I took the tube instead.  The embassy ended up being in the heart of the burbs in a residential neighborhood.  10 stops and and around 25 minutes later I arrived.  That would have been a long walk!  I still managed to do around 10-15 miles a day with so much to see:  the Brandenburger Gate, Berliner Dom, Reichstag, and let's not forget the Berlin Wall Monument.

This is for you Jennifer - a picture of my hostel bed

Note: If you ever want to lose weight and a waist I recommend backpacking for an extended time.  So much exercise and not as filling food, I probably lost 15 lbs and 2 notches off my belt already!

Also if the Irish say lets go out for ONE drink, don't believe them...they're very persuasive.