Day 11 - UT Students take Berlin

An exciting moment for all us was our last train ride. I have thoroughly enjoyed using the train system here, but the rushing to get on time (with EVERYONE) and the long hours of riding, I am happy to finally be done with the process. We are now stationed comfortably in Berlin at the hotel. A lot of students went out to explore the area, while I stayed back to nap for a bit. I did go with my advisor Brooke and our guide Fran, along with several other students, to lunch at a nice café and then later adventure the streets of Berlin to look for souvenirs. I found a nice small shop (very touristy but with some nice items) and even bought a new bag for under 20 € (my backpack is so heavy now with flyers and free things from the museums I really need another bag to carry on the plane).

Although there is a lot to do in Berlin, i don't feel like we have a lot of time to do some of the things we want, not with the holiday. Stores and places will be closed because of it so I'm uncertain what I'll be doing. Also our Tuesday is pretty full too and we leave Wednesday. I know for certain that several of us will venture to the flea market tomorrow, and hopefully see the aquarium. I really need to see the wall for sure before I leave for America too.