Mini-trip

This weekend, determined to see all the noteworthy sights around Berlin before I go, I rallied a couple American friends to go to Potsdam with me. Potsdam is a formerly eastern suburb of Berlin, which is actually where “The Big Three” signed the documents dividing up Germany and Berlin. It is home to three impressive castles that lie on palace grounds. We had a great lunch in a really cool café before heading out. Walking through the downtown, which is titled with cobblestones and full of musicians, reminded me a bit of Salzburg. On Saturday, a market was in full swing. We only made it to one of the castles, but it was really impressive, with sprawling grounds, fountains and statues in compromising positions. The sun came out just in time to light up the background for good pictures.


Lesson learned: Potsdam is worth the trip.