Coming back to the US

No wifi working at Tegel. It’s flippin’ early with little sleep.

All my packing went astray because my bag wouldn’t fit. Pro, only my laptop to deal with. Con, it costs to check a second bag. Luckily not by the pound.  I’m trying not to think about the glass menorah.

The BA gate to London is directly behind the bag drop counter. Unlike Dublin where I had to walk to County Kerry to get to the gate.

I’m amazed that I’m departing Tegel. Last weekend the replacement airport was to have opened. Quite the scandal that it will be another year.

And on the topic of scandals, the Canadian Psycho was found in a Berlin internet cafe this week. Looking at stories about himself and the murder. As you do.

Then even worse news, a Berlin man beheaded his wife in front of the children. They’re quite docile now.

The above was written at Tegel. I’m now at Heathrow waiting for my flight. 
This is a short layover. I have 3 hours at JFK, altho I have to clear customs and change terminals. I’m sure the time will be busy.

It’s been a stellar couple of months. Nine airports, seven countries, fifteen flights, countless hours walked.  Whew.

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Time flies

Last day in Berlin. I’ll be sorry to leave. The past couple of months have been amazing. First, new friends. I’m so glad to have met them.
And of course the places. Cork, Killarney, Kinsale, Cobh, Ballycotton, Middleton, Blarney, Bunratty, London, Paris, Rome, Dublin, Berlin.

It’s late and I need to go so here’s a few Berlin pics. There are also some over on Twitter.

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At the Neues Museum.  Stunning inside.

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Apollo looks down the corridor meeting Nefertiti’s unblinking gaze.

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Berlin 1

The tram is right in front of the hotel. I went to Alexanderplatz and am now waiting in line for 360° Berlin. That’s the top of this:

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So I had an hour before I could go up.

I found that Europe is composed entirely of cobblestone. It’s just waiting to trip me up.

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And of course, it’s a given that there will be

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Because really, you can’t have enough

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Arriving

Yikes! It’s 20 not 30 kilos. Nice lady didn’t charge me the full amount. I need to check with british air about the cost of a second bag. I think that might be cheaper. Maybe not since I’ll have to buy a new bag.

I’m composing this in the back of a taxi. Possibly suspect because it doesn’t look like several of the others.

Barely made it. Fell asleep immediately last night. Long lines at the airport meant a very very brisk walk to the far away gate.

Nothing to see so far as the highway is walled in by noise barriers. I’ll be at the hotel earlier than the 3pm check in so I’ll have a bit of a wander. Free wifi at the hotel so I should be able to post this soon.

Flight 12 complete. Berlin, here I come.

I love this hotel. Room already waiting. Fab desk clerk. Went over the maps and transport options. Pointed out the Jewish museum. She’d noticed my mostly hidden star of David. Very cool lobby and room.

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My view. I’ve not figured out why pics taken as I post turn sideways while the ones already taken do not. Sorry, I’m on holiday. You’ll have to tilt your head.

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