Berlin Day 2

Self-guided today.

A trip out to the Bernauer Strasse area to inspect an area of remaining wall that divided east from west through a number of residential buildings and a church. It was in this area that many attempts were made to get over or under the wall. Many were successful, but some lost their lives or their liberty.

Some dignitaries were attending to sign a book of remembrance, resulting in a rolling security detail to keep the public at bay.

Lunch and afternoon food shopping in the Turkish market.Read more