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| Grüße aus Berlin. Spending Friday in the "new" downtown of the city; an area where the Berlin Wall once created a no-man's land between free West Berlin and communist East Berlin. And the beloved Ampelmännchen figures, once part of pedestrian crossings in East Germany, survived the merger and still exist throughout the city. Don't cross. |
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| OK to cross. |
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| Germany and several other European countries are famous for their Christmas markets. And a city as large as Berlin has several locations including this larger one at Potsdammer Platz. |
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| Made up of wooden kiosks and often rides, they are a popular gathering place at night for both locals and tourists. |
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| Temperatures around 35F° yesterday are typical. |
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| Lots of sweets available including Gingerbread. Some kiosks sell Christmas souvenirs such as ornaments and nativity scenes, often handmade in Germany. |
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| Beer and wine, particularly heated Glühwein, are popular in German-speaking countries. |
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| A variety of hot wursts, wings and fresh pommes frites (french fries) are available. None of this is particularly cheap but it's an annual tradition and you can likely be satiated for around €20. |
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| Ice skating at this location. |
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| And a train ride! |
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