Friday, August 30, 2019

Berlin

I’m a little overwhelmed. I have spent the day exploring Berlin with a roommate from my hostel, and what we have seen of the city and how much of it has made me feel is difficult to put into words.
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Berlin has been the epicentre of division for each of the three major wars of the twentieth century. today I saw firsthand remnants of the Berlin Wall, which separated the city’s east from its west, keeping families and loved ones apart for close to 30 years. seeing this piece of recent history and reflecting on the helplessness of countless innocent civilians separated and slaughtered due to political differences really moved me.
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even more so was I moved by the memorial to the murdered Jews of the holocaust. countless dark columns of all shapes and sizes fill a wide landscape in the centre of the city. walking into the dips and valleys of the work, with the columns towering above it feels as though one is being suffocated. the atmosphere is chilling. I couldn’t help but feel lost and mournful. we returned in the afternoon to visit once more. I know this landmark is something I will not forget.
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the city is beautiful and I know I could spend weeks here. tomorrow I hope to visit the art galleries on museum island, and see the remaining murals on the Berlin Wall at the east side gallery. I miss home and my friends, and my beautiful family. but today made me feel grateful for my life and the fact that I have so much goodness around me. I hope you have a lovely day << x

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