What a treat Tuesday morning, April 3rd, revealed — trying to decide which of the numerous buffet items to choose from for breakfast – varied selections of breads and pastries, croissants, hard boiled eggs, several types of meats, cheeses, yogurt, several juices, milk, tea and coffee. Anna and two other employees kept the buffet well supplied until after 9 AM! Everything we ate was delectable! A fantastic way to start our Berlin adventure!
After breakfast we met up with our daughter Kaitlin and took the U-Bahn then S-Bahn trains and then bus transfer southwest of Berlin proper to a small town called Kleinmachnow. Our daughter escorted us around town and we walked to the Berlin Brandenburg International (BBIS) school, an International Baccalaureate school, where she is currently student teaching (hence one of the reasons for this trip). Along the way, we saw various trees and flowers already blooming, much earlier than when we left Colorado! An older man was walking his very cute Westie in a forested area not far from the BBIS. After touring the school grounds, we opted to walk a path that led us through the forest along a large lake. After a very long lakeside walk, we climbed a short distance to an abandoned castle (our retirement home, Kaitlin kidded), the Hakeburg Castle. The huge, stately castle sat overlooking the lake through the trees and was a complex of marvelous older buildings, complete with a cobblestone courtyard and conservatory on the side of the actual castle as well as a neglected formal garden area in back. We lingered there a short while, looking around and dreaming, if only that MegaMillions jackpot were ours! Finally we hiked back down a different (and, thankfully, shorter) path to where we had entered the woods. Opting to go back to the bus stop a different way, we walked back down the hill through a residential area (and saw two honest-to-God fixer-uppers for sale) to wait for Bus 623 to take us back to Berlin Zehlendorf.
After our extensive morning walk, it was time for lunch. Tomasa’s Restaurant’s posted menu had some interesting gluten free options so we decided to try their food. Kaitlin and I decided, not being as hungry as the others, we would share the gnocchi with shrimp and lachs. This turned out to be a fortuitous plan because the food portions were HUGE! The dish was very tasty and paired wonderfully with my Berliner Weisse (a very famous Berlin drink of weiss beer and raspberry syrup – yum)!
After lunch activities included more walking and riding the S-Bahn train to the Brandenburg Tor with a short stroll through part of the Tiergarten, all the while taking many snaps with the camera. Back past the Tor and the US Embassy onto Unter den Linden (where the street is appropriately lined with linden trees) led us to the Volswagen Automobil forum Bentley/Bugatti showroom on Friedrichstrasse. Upon entering the showroom/museum, a black Bugatti Veyron (th red accents, of course) was prominently displayed — a source of much excitement for those brave enough to enter the building. While my husband Randy stood in awe, enjoying the view of the fastest European supercar in existence, I marveled (and took multiple photos) at the Bentley sedan displayed next to the Veyron. After a short tour of the rest of the museum, we walked south on Friedrichstrasse to the Ubahn station, hopped the U1 back to Uhlandstrasse and walked back to Hotel-Pension Kassandra.
Once we left Nana back at the room to recooperate from the day’s activities, the rest of us walked a few blocks and discovered a small health food store to stock up on some gluten free snacks. Then back around the corner to Uhlandstrasse we looked for a Konditorei to consume some late afternoon coffee and cake. At Kaffee Rosterei there were many tea and coffee varieties to select from, as well as multiple types of cakes and pastries (even a gluten free cake)! After a relaxed hour with a large latte and slice of cake, we meandered back to the hotel for the remainder of the evening.
After exploring a handful of the blog posts on your website, I honestly like your way of writing a blog. I book marked it to my bookmark webpage list and will be checking back in the near future. Take a look at my website as well and tell me your opinion. Quintina Sylvester Laurianne
Hello. This post was extremely fascinating, especially because I was searching for thoughts on this subject last week. Carlotta Truman Ramin Colline Augusto Langer
Fantastic beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your website, how can i subscribe for a blog site? The account helped me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright clear concept Cordi Emmott Ziwot
After looking over a number of the blog articles on your site, I really like your technique of writing a blog. I added it to my bookmark webpage list and will be checking back in the near future. Please check out my web site as well and let me know what you think.| Jelene Yard Hugon
I just could not go away your website before suggesting that I extremely loved the standard info a person provide in your visitors? Is gonna be back frequently in order to check out new posts Allix Gorden Nahshun
It is appropriate time to make some programs for the future and it is period to get happy. I have find out this publish and if I may I desire to recommend you few attention-grabbing things or tips. Maybe you could write subsequent content articles relating to this content. I want to read even more issues about it! Juline Edouard Philis
Great Article it its really informative and innovative keep us posted with new updates. its was really valuable. thanks a lot. Adriana Reagan Sateia
You have observed very interesting points! ps nice web site. Bertie Shawn Clyte
I just could not go away your web site before suggesting that I extremely loved the usual info an individual supply to your guests? Shawnee Sayer Granny
See. Easy peasy. Welcome to the blog world. So glad we are still connected. Kacey Willdon Stefanie
Wow, a splendidly created blog, dealing with all elements of the subject as well as the writing style is impressive. Your blog site not merely happy me however also surprised me that there are actually still great writers at blogging sites who adhere to real parts of creating. Typically folks center either on creating style or content information but you have actually fully dealt with both parts in details. II found your blog as an outstanding one in my entire time of reading. I additionally create blog sites to provide my adventure and also expertise with accurate visitors. Below is my blog post concerning the most effective cars and truck servicing as well as Maserati repair work Dubai. Read my blog site as well as let me understand about your customer review. Nelia Forbes Sherwood
We have all the necessary skills without leaking away your previous data. Aleta Mateo Bubalo Beatrisa Titos Beckerman
Ahaa, its fastidious discussion on the topic of this paragraph here at this web site, I have read all that, so at this time me also commenting at this place.| Kelsey Mahmud Chatwin
Nice weblog here! Additionally your site so much up very fast! What web host are you the use of? Can I am getting your affiliate link for your host? I wish my website loaded up as fast as yours lol Ilse Iorgo Irisa
I like it when folks get together and share ideas. Great site, stick with it! Iolanthe Fitz Danielle
I could not refrain from commenting. Perfectly written! Anya Boris Jessica
Hello, all the time i used to check web site posts here in the early hours in the morning, as i love to find out more and more. Sophi Orland Norvin Christine Jaye Jecho
I wish to convey my respect for your kind-heartedness supporting folks that should have help with the situation. Your very own dedication to passing the message all around appeared to be really advantageous and has frequently enabled guys just like me to attain their targets. Your insightful guide means this much a person like me and even more to my fellow workers. Thanks a lot; from all of us. Deeyn Staffard Paulita
Fantastic beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your website, how can i subscribe for a blog website? The account helped me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright clear idea Mira Bran Denn
Hello terrific website! Does running a blog similar to this take a lot of work? I have no knowledge of coding but I was hoping to start my own blog soon. Anyway, if you have any suggestions or tips for new blog owners please share. I understand this is off subject however I just needed to ask. Cheers! Blaire Natty Mas
great issues altogether, you just gained a logo new reader. What might you recommend about your submit that you just made a few days in the past? Any certain? Meggi Duky Stutzman
Having read this I believed it was very informative. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to put this content together. I once again find myself spending a significant amount of time both reading and commenting. But so what, it was still worth it! Alaine Lorenzo Buine
I cannot thank you enough for the blog article. Really looking forward to read more. Carlita Salvador Derwood Blinny Davon Philipson
I love it when people come together and share opinions. Great website, keep it up! Dasha Jephthah Grange
Here is an excellent Blog You may Locate Fascinating that we Encourage You Emeline Connor Yvette
Everything is very open with a really clear clarification of the issues. It was truly informative. Your site is very useful. Thank you for sharing! Stevana Ange Mariellen
This web site definitely has all of the information I wanted about this subject and didn at know who to ask. Lanni Sutton Evadne
Everything is very open with a very clear clarification of the issues. It was definitely informative. Your site is extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing! Alejandra Ernestus Bultman
Hello! I simply want to give you a big thumbs up for the excellent information you have got here on this post. Ill be returning to your website for more soon.