After an exhausting week, we took an equally, yet beautiful, day trip to Potsdam. Potsdam is about a 30 minute train ride from where I live and is accessible by public transportation. It's a good thing the little phone I bought here vibrates really loudly because I would have slept right through the tour if my friend had not called when she did. We got a bit lost on our way to the right train station, but made it just about on time in Potsdam. The ride was beautiful and followed the highway through the forest. We were a little perplexed by the shacks covered in solar panels built between the train tracks and the road, but later found out Berliners build garden houses there.
We started the tour at the old palace then moved into the Dutch Quarter. I loved the feeling and style of the city center and really felt like I was in Europe.
The statues all have the best facial expressions! Clearly this guy was not happy about all the weight on his head! haha
We moved on to the Schloss (Palace) and walked throughout the endless grounds. Each building was as grand as the one before and even more unique.
Gotta throw some food in!
I hope to be able to go back and explore the town more in the future.
After the seven hours of walking, we headed back to Berlin. The idea was to take a nap, but of course that never happens... That night we had our first taste of Berlin's nightlife and it was magnificent! Needless to say, I slept till noon the next day then hit the proverbial books. Thank you studio for already being ridiculous. Sunday was also my first German family dinner, after we threw the Christmas tree off the balcony. It was nice to spend some time with them and figure out more of what daily life is like. I am feeling much more at home and comfortable here with them!
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