Warnemunde was our first port visit and we had long before signed up for the special package tour that basically monopolized our every minute while in the ports.
Berlin was the destination by train of the first tour. We rode 3 hours each way, sitting in a small compartment with another couple, Uris and Tonya, from Belgium. They were on the cruise to celebrate their 20th anniversary, which actually was in April. Uris is a banker and they have two children, a son (18) and daughter (15), who did not accompany them on the cruise.
We had a great visit with them both ways, but were on separate tours while in Berlin, so were also able to discuss our tours on the way back. The train attendant was also fun to visit with. She'd been an exchange student in Virginia while in high school and was well-acquainted with our American senses of humor. She could dish it as well as take it!
The bus took us to the portion of the wall that is still standing - as a reminder and work of art.
Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate and a museum were also on the agenda. Lunch was at a fine hotel and our dinner companions were other Americans. We later were able to shop for a bit in the shopping area of the city. Larry and I shared an ice cream cup before getting back on the bus.
It did rain a bit while in Berlin, especially as we left the bus for the train upon our return. Everyone got pretty drenched in a very short amount of time.
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Glad you are back on the road and sharing what looks like another great trip. You are seeing a portion of the world that we'd like to see some day.
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