Ahhhh...
where to begin.
After discovering as much of this city as possible in one weekend,
perhaps the best place would be 'the wall'...
still standing sporadically around town as a reminder of a city
whose very soul was divided from 1961 until 1989.
A large section of the wall still intact can be found at East Side Gallery ESG,
which currently has an exhibit...
with mural size photos of walls still standing around the world.
ESG is in the process of applying for recognition as a world heritage site with UNESCO,
in an effort to stop construction in the area.
On the other side,
the untouchable side until after the wall fell...
this 1.3 km long section of the original 155 km,
surrounding West Berlin,
and portrays the 'will of the people' viewpoints...
still permeating...
in an attempt to preserve this piece of history for future generations.
Sections of the wall are sprinkled around town...
and beyond.
Once again,
my history knowledge was challenged.
Even though the building of the wall and the falling of the wall
all happened within my 'young' life,
memories were still fuzzy and in desperate need of a dusting.
Travel and the tactile learning it affords is the best for combating ignorance,
don't ya think?
Meanwhile...
Ren Man is lucky I could not fit this piece of the wall in my suitcase.
What a positive reminder for life.
Happy Tuesday.
I am so so so so excited about Berlin!!!! It's been a long long time since I have been this excited about a trip. I've got a giant crush on Germany right now, and I hope we connect next week ;)
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are going to Berlin because photos alone miss out on its cool vibe.
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