Hamburg to Berlin

an early morning train to Berlin. was greeted by Nash at the station by 10 am. surreal to be in the same timezone again. we warded off his jet lag with sugar (pepernoten from Fieke’s parents still serving us well) and walking through the city. stopping in a park, Nash enjoyed a brief nap. the autumn colours were glorious.

after visiting part of the wall, we commuted to the hostel for checkin, napping until Joel arrived. a very happy reunion of hugs and ridiculous inside jokes resurrected. kebabs for dinner (with halloumi tonight), before enjoying cheap beer as we walked and sat in parks, witnessing a first kiss from afar (backlit silhouettes in the fifth floor window of an apartment block).

overjoyed to be with my friends again, and so happy for them to finally be together after so long. <<