First Full Day

So we started our first full day in Berlin in late morning, giving the students a chance to sleep a bit and get over lingering jet-lag.  After we went through various safety issues, just in case,

we headed off to lean the train system.  Berlin has a rather extensive system of underground and above ground trains to traverse the city.  We rode on the various types, explained the way they name they train lines, how to read the schedule, proper etiquette on and off, etc.

We started at the Berlin Hauptbahnhof, an immense train station with several levels of food and shopping.

Then on to a long-ish walk along the river Spree, through the new government complex.

Finally, back to the apartments for some rest, and a visit to the local supermarket for some of the students, stocking up on sandwich and snack supplies.

--Caldwell