Germany

I have never been passed by a rocket in the sky before but after driving on the Autobahns for a while, I think I know what it would be like.  The last Merc that went past, I’m sure was jet powered and passed the sound barrier soon after overtaking.  Each time it happens we still say, woe that was fast.

We stayed in a little town outside Dresden, which we hear has been rebuilt beautifully since the war.  We didn’t visit; I felt I would feel a little like Mr Putin does at the moment.  Relieved at the overall victory but not so happy with some of the methods.

And so to Berlin and the rudest people we have met so far.  We are aware that most cities can me anonymous, but we have spent the best part of a month in cities now and Berliners win hands down.  When does edgy, hip and cool become happy; people. Cheer up.  I have got money I need and in some cases want to spend; if you smile I might give some to you.  Cat has got to the point of thanking people when they smile! 

A big city, small in its embrace.  Great Zoo though. We found Nemo.  And a lovely spring evening by the Brandenburg Gate.