Travel Day, Berlin to Ghent, August 24

Today was cool and drizzly. We left our apartment in Berlin at 7:30 and took the bahn to Alexanderplatz where we walked around in all directions, looking for the bus to the airport. Just as we were about to hail a cab, I looked to the left and found the bus just about to go. Luckily we got on at the beginning of the route. We got seats but …

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Berlin, Evening of Aug 22 and Thursday, Aug 23

Last night we decided to check out Berlin by night. We went to an over-priced by nicely located restaurant on Unter der Linden by the Brandenburger Tor. Once again the waiter brought us 1/2 litre beers. Hmmm. Then we walked around. Brandenburger Tor is gorgeous, all lit up at night. So is the parliament building. Too soon, it was back to the apartment. Today was our coolest day yet. …

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Berlin, Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Surprisingly, everyone was in much better form this morning and I was able to walk on my ankle with almost no problem. It was the coolest day of our whole trip today with a high of 75 degrees. We made our way to Potsdamer Platz where we looked at some more of the wall and checked out the Sony Centre with its really cool roof. Then John and the …

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Berlin/Potsdam, Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Today both Cameron and Graham were feeling under the weather and didn’t think they were up for any touring, so hubby and I went out on our own….don’t worry, the boys were in touch with us by cell phone. Hubby and I took the bahn to Potsdam. When we got off the train, my other half said it’s a bit of a walk to the palace, so with my …

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