Berlin

Right now, Thomas and I are on the train from Berlin to Prague.  I love the train.  It's so easy and it's extremely relaxing.  First off, you dont have to clear security like in an airport.  Since we have a global eurail pass, we literally hop on the train and the conductor checks our ticket after twenty minutes or so.  So really we just get to the train station about twenty minutes before the train leaves.  Yes the ride is longer than a flight, but the scenery is gorgeous.  Even with the gloomy weather, the grass is super green, lots of sheep, and lots of small european towns to see.  I really like it.  A very stress free way to travel.  Plus I get a chance to read game of thrones and blog and play cards.

Anyway, Berlin was pretty good, despite the weather being the worst yet.  Although, from what I hear, it's not much better back in Texas.  It's been pretty consistently 40 degrees, the problem is that it has been rainy and very windy.  It's whatever though, we were expecting this kind of weather and dressed accordingly, so we still got to do everything we wanted to.

I know I talk about food a lot, but I love food, I love trying new foods, and in my opinion, Berlin had the best food so far.

First, the beer:

We found this awesome little microbrewery near our hostel.  They brewed a Pilsner, and dunkle, a weisen, and an ipa.  Oh they were all so good.  Also, the pub wasn't touristy at all, so it was a great find.  There's no open container laws in Berlin.  So you look out of place if you aren't walking the streets with a beer.

Next, the doner kebap:

Oh man, I don't know how I've never heard of the doner kebap before.  It was incredible.  Basically it's like a Greek gyro but better.  Shaved meat, garlic sauce and veggies all wrapped up in some flat bread make the perfect cure for the munchies.  We got ours at some famous kebap stand in the street called mustafas.

Schnitzel:

Equally as delectable, was the schnitzel.  Basically a deep fried think piece of pork.  I think it was so good because they cooked it up hot and fresh right in front of me.

And lastly, the class Bratwurst:

Oh my gosh, this was my favorite.  A brat, some kraut, and taters.  I ordered it just like that with a Texan accent.  So good.  

Now for some touristy stuff:

Berlin TV tower

Reichstag

Check point Charlie

Some of the Berlin Wall

The Jewish Museum

Where we also learned more about circumcision than you would ever want to know.

Lots of history in this city, and lots of good sights and memorials to remember it by.

Lastly, the nightlife.  As I've said before, the pub crawls are our favorite way to meet people and go to the fun pubs and bars.  Also, we've made a bad habit of doing the pub crawls before we get good at navigating the city, so consequently we've gotten lost a few times after the pub crawl ends.  No matter, they're fun and definitely worth it.  This time we met some English girls.

And tried absinthe.  I don't know, didn't really do anything for me other than make me tired.

Berlin was good, a little desolate and Russia-like this time of year, but a good time nonetheless.  We'll be in Prague for the next three days.  And also we called an audible and are heading to Austria after Prague to ski instead of Switzerland.  The trip is halfway over and I'm looking forward to what's left!

-RO