What A Nice Place To Be

Corner Cafés

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Cafés on all three corners at an intersection in Freidrichshain.  Sadly, no fourth café behind me.

To the right is Café Datscha or Datscha Café-Bar, an unbelievable little eatery that my mom told me I had to go to while in Berlin.  As usual, I took my mom’s advice and finally ventured out to find the place with just a couple more days left in Germany.  I was so thankful I made the effort and got myself over there.

It was mid-afternoon when I left my hotel and the commute wasn’t bad at all.  This little excursion was one of only a few that I actually got to make while I was in Berlin.  Most of my days and nights were spent at the stadium, so an outing like this one was a refreshing change of pace.  It’s truly awesome when you can muster up the nerve to step out into a massive city you don’t know, fly solo in what you think is the right direction, and arrive at your intended destination to find that it lives up to all of the hype.  The sun was out, the breeze was light, the neighborhood was quiet, and the food was superb.

Datscha serves a Russian menu for breakfast and lunch, as well as a stellar brunch on Sundays.  Photos to come.  I don’t think they illustrate the experience as well as it deserves but just know that it was fantastic.  Even with the occasional onslaught of second-hand smoke.  It’s Europe after all.

Obviously, I highly encourage you to go as well if you ever find yourself in Berlin.

Autograph Hounds

History Silhouetted

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History happened here.

Goodbye Berlin, Hello Daegu

Rainy Races

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In The Shadows

Ready Set Go

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Into the turn.

On the turn.

Off the turn.

Toe The Line

Awesome Is An Understatement

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Not A Bad Seat In The House

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Caught Myself Looking Up

Day And Night

Tourists Everywhere

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Brandenburger Tor

Not So Subtle

Outrageous!

One of my best friends says that no car should be that color except for a Lamborghini.  I agree but still, wow.

The Empire Lost

This poor guy doesn’t even seem to know it.

He boarded the trains and everything.  Stood right behind me and caught himself on my shoulder once or twice.  It wasn’t awkward at all.

Right.

I really hope he was on his way to an outrageous German rave, Star Wars convention, or costume party.  But he was probably just out and about, spending his Monday afternoon just as he always does.

Waiting For Trains

Fortunate Family Time

Bridging The Gap

Welcome To The Twilight Zone

Skyscrapers

I Spy

End Of The Line

Into The Void