Post by: Anthony Brask
Location: Berlin Day 3
Lutheran service at 9am. The service was held right downtown at the old church that was bombed in WWII. The mass seemed much simpler than catholic masses but very similar in ways too. My big take away was the "Madonna" piece done by a German soldier at the battle of Stalingrad in WWII. It was a touching piece of art that was done by a German priest for the soldiers on Xmas. The battle was ultimately a huge loss for the Germans and a turning point in the war. After mass we took a bus to another part of Berlin.
After The two story bus ride to Alexander plaz we
The plaz, had a real German sausage, people watched and learned about the history of the plaz. From there we went to the memorial for German women with Jewish husbands. The women were able to get their husbands released from nazi control through protest and some insider connections. The memorial was quite moving. We then went around to the backyards in Berlin and talked history/sitesaw. These "backyards" were areas for people to run little businesses and hangout. They are quiet retreats away from the loud, chaotic city streets. One thing I noticed today were the amount of little kids on bikes.
Little kids learn to bike everywhere, so when they grow up they are use to biking on those crazy busy streets of Berlin. After touring around the city some more we made out way over to the subway. We took a Long S ban ride to have dinner Irmhild Bärend, an amazing German woman who invited out group into her home for conversation and refreshments. Irmhild is a very strong, independent woman who made a name for herself as a writer and editor for Decision magazine in Berlin. She also started Operation Christmas Child in Berlin. A social charity campaign that was a huge success both in the US and Germany. I really enjoyed hearing what Irmhild had to share with us. She was one of those people with such a loving heart, it would be impossible to miss. We learned a lot about history, women's roles, and religion in Germany. Overall I had another great day in Berlin. We capped our night off at a local pub called HeckMeck. The pubs atmosphere was very relaxed and warm. People went there to wind down after a long day to catch up with friends and have a beer. They played a lot of American 80's music which I found to be interesting. Great place with great friends.
Photo 2: Rosenstrasse Protest, the memorial showing women who peacefully fought for their husbands
Location: Berlin Day 3
Lutheran service at 9am. The service was held right downtown at the old church that was bombed in WWII. The mass seemed much simpler than catholic masses but very similar in ways too. My big take away was the "Madonna" piece done by a German soldier at the battle of Stalingrad in WWII. It was a touching piece of art that was done by a German priest for the soldiers on Xmas. The battle was ultimately a huge loss for the Germans and a turning point in the war. After mass we took a bus to another part of Berlin.
After The two story bus ride to Alexander plaz we
The plaz, had a real German sausage, people watched and learned about the history of the plaz. From there we went to the memorial for German women with Jewish husbands. The women were able to get their husbands released from nazi control through protest and some insider connections. The memorial was quite moving. We then went around to the backyards in Berlin and talked history/sitesaw. These "backyards" were areas for people to run little businesses and hangout. They are quiet retreats away from the loud, chaotic city streets. One thing I noticed today were the amount of little kids on bikes.
Little kids learn to bike everywhere, so when they grow up they are use to biking on those crazy busy streets of Berlin. After touring around the city some more we made out way over to the subway. We took a Long S ban ride to have dinner Irmhild Bärend, an amazing German woman who invited out group into her home for conversation and refreshments. Irmhild is a very strong, independent woman who made a name for herself as a writer and editor for Decision magazine in Berlin. She also started Operation Christmas Child in Berlin. A social charity campaign that was a huge success both in the US and Germany. I really enjoyed hearing what Irmhild had to share with us. She was one of those people with such a loving heart, it would be impossible to miss. We learned a lot about history, women's roles, and religion in Germany. Overall I had another great day in Berlin. We capped our night off at a local pub called HeckMeck. The pubs atmosphere was very relaxed and warm. People went there to wind down after a long day to catch up with friends and have a beer. They played a lot of American 80's music which I found to be interesting. Great place with great friends.
Photo 1: Trying sausage at Alexander plaz
Photo 3: At the home of Irmhild Bärend
So fun. Love that you are journaling. You will be so glad that you're keeping a record to help remember this great trip. Saw your mom and dad today they miss you guys. Have so much fun.
ReplyDeleteLove Peggy