Rest day….tickets in Berlin

Early start to take breakfast (& maybe some for lunch 👀) before getting our busy train to Berlin.
Enjoyed an interesting chat on the train with a Prague Uni Chemistry Professor….although the train was very full, our compartment was quiet enough to discuss Prague, the return of stolen historical artifacts (it isn’t just Britain that stole items!), & more.
A pleasant way to while away the time!

Berlin hbf was by far the biggest and busiest station we had reached. With seat reservations to book, we took a ticket for the 40 minute queue and blagged our way into the DB Lounge for a cheeky cuppa (they aren’t keen on Interrailers 👀)

Then onto the very funky Social Hub hotel we had chosen. A huge 7th floor room, with balcony: nice!
Of course, it is big because the bathroom suggests we have a room for a disabled person….probably took one look at how we shambled in and made the choice!!
Odd to spot the WWII escape film, Von Ryan’s Express, dubbed in German on the TV, but who am I to judge 🤷‍♂️

We headed out along the River Spree to seek out a small traditional spot for food & ale, nicely supplied by Zur Gerichtslaube 🍻
A short walk back to base to abuse my phone by streaming the Coronation Concert to the iPad…..Read more