This is it! My last moments in Berlin. Though it started a little rough, all in all it was a good time. I made some great friends, learned a bit of a new language, tried some new food, and much more! It was a great test run for the months to come.

These are my last few days in Berlin. I cannot believe 6 weeks went by so fast. Rough beginning but nice ending. I had three things left on my list to do: the East Side Gallery, Markthalles 9, and Always Together Cafe.

It’s my last Sunday in Berlin and everyone keeps talking about the fleemarket. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a fleemarket, I’ve been to craft shows, so I’m assuming it’s a lot like that but weekly. Emilie went with me, it was one of the few beautiful days in Berlin.

Class ended early today and I had the whole afternoon free. I figured I’d go finish the museum island and check out the national gallery. I don’t think I’ve ever been in a true gallery. I’ve been to the ROM back in Toronto and there’s some paintings there, but I’ve never been to an actual gallery where the works of masters are on display.

School is near Potsdamer Platz, which is a big transportation and shopping hub. There’s a mall and a whole underground market. One of them is called Manifesto Market. It’s so cool, it has 22 different restaurants with different themes, there’s something for everyone, kinda like Movenpick.

I’m all better now. Got a little cough but that’s nothing compared to what I experienced. Being sick away from home is not fun.

I’m sick! I don’t know how, but somewhere along the way I picked up a bacterial infection. It has attacked my tonsils and my throat. It’s horrible!

Things are finally starting to feel like home. I went on a city tour with my school, we walked around Prenzlauer Berg. It’s a very posh and trendy neighbourhood. It’s known for its colourful buildings. Chloe came along and we took a couple pictures. Chloe has been having a great time here in Berlin.

After a hectic week of firsts, my friend and I decided we’d go to Museum Island. Berlin has so many museums and galleries, there’s something for everyone.

First week done!

It didn’t start out quite as I had planned but I made it none the less. Which such a rough start I decided to give myself this week to just relax, get used to the routine and my surroundings.