Yup, took Berlin roughly from behind. Such a gigantic, wonderful, multi-faceted city would really need more than a measly five days of attention, but one does one's best. Rainbow flags and gay/queer hangouts were abundant, and the streets were filled with people of various cultural and ethnical backgrounds, and more vegan eateries than we were able ( Read more... )

And with a pesky throat infection. Had me in constant high fever for two days straight and with a dizzy head for four. Luckily I got to a doc back in Britain and am on antibiotics for 7 more days. Their health care system seems quite good, and of course it's easy to get treatment as an EU citizen ( Read more... )