Berlin break

Spoiled ourselves with a really nice Italian again for our last evening down a street Andy had seen the evening before, Kopernikusstrasse. Staff were super nice, and offered us all shots on the house - boys were quick to accept! Three Amaretti and a Spiced Rum went down very well, ending a really super day.
I never find it easy to enjoy the last day when there's transport to catch, and today (30°+, bad back etc) was no exception. At least the kids don't need me to pack / clear up for them any more - Thomas had prepared well in advance for a fast getaway. Quite enjoyed the random final breakfast ingredients too! Out of our slightly odd accommodation by 11, underground from Frankfurter Tor for the last time, stowed bags at Hauptbahnhof and found a bus (dodging the sun where possible) to Potsdamer Platz area. Settled on Mall of Berlin for snacks (might as well have been in Milton Keynes), before Matthew and I made a very quick foray into the Platz itself. Very impressive modern buildings, but obviously a place that comes to life after dark (lots of building work happening too). Bussed back to Main Station, bags collected, hot S9 train endured to Flughafen (possibly my favourite German word) and very easy progress made through to final pizza slice and flight home.Read more