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About Berlin...
Jorinda:
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--- Quote from: Dhary Montecore on 30.01.2014, 00:12:01 ---There is actually a piece of the Berlin wall on the very grounds of the hotel. :D
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Really?! Thats actualy a part of history I will have to have a look at
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Hmmm... I have mixed feelings about this.
It sure is very interesting, and something every visitor should see.
On the other hand, we'll probably end up with fursuiters happily posing with the piece of wall. Which does make me uncomfortable, as it is a symbol of past oppression, and people died at the Berlin wall.
I sure can't and won't stop anyone from taking all the pictures they like. But a group of fluffy rainbow plushy people posing with the wall might seem disrespectful.
(But maybe I'm just over-sensitive.)
Cheetah:
--- Quote from: Jorinda on 02.06.2014, 11:56:24 ---On the other hand, we'll probably end up with fursuiters happily posing with the piece of wall. Which does make me uncomfortable, as it is a symbol of past oppression, and people died at the Berlin wall.
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It is also a symbol of libration, and the celebration of freedom. It really depends on how you look at it.
Jorinda:
--- Quote from: Cheetah on 02.06.2014, 12:17:00 ---
--- Quote from: Jorinda on 02.06.2014, 11:56:24 ---On the other hand, we'll probably end up with fursuiters happily posing with the piece of wall. Which does make me uncomfortable, as it is a symbol of past oppression, and people died at the Berlin wall.
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It is also a symbol of libration, and the celebration of freedom. It really depends on how you look at it.
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I agree. As I said, my thoughts on that might just be over-sensitive. Everyone has their own views on history and how to act with it, and I won't tell others what to think and do. :)
mstrlitamacwolf:
Im to arrive early just so i can see berlin. I want to eat, drink and see the best berlin has to show me.
Sambers:
I've been reading up on Berlin a little bit through blogs and such.
I also used Google maps to see what restaurants are around the hotel and there's quite a few, lots of different types of food as well :)
The blogs told me about things to do and see in Berlin and I found out that there are 'open air cinemas' in Berlin during the summer which might be a cool thing to visit if you like movies :) But be sure to go to OV (Original Version) otherwise you might get a german dub ;P
There are also 'beach tents' scattered throughout the city which give you the feel of being at the beach, they have all sorts of drinks and lounge chairs for you to sit in while you enjoy some sun with the sand beneath your feet (Yeah, they actually have sand there, haha)
I also hear that a Biergarten is a very cool place to visit as a tourist, lots of different beers to taste and very nice food ^^
Lastly, Bus 100 drives you through Berlin and visits most of the big tourist places, so if you're interested in visiting that it'd be worth it buying a bus ticket :)
You can get a 1 day public transport ticket for €6,50 per day, but I'm not sure if this is only for the subway/trains or if it's valid on the busses as well? If one of the locals could give any further info on that I'd appreciate it ^^
Anyway, that's what little info I have but I felt like I should share ^^