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Finally! Berlin is what I have been expecting from Europe all along. It is a modern city that feels like it is actually moving forward and improving. The rest of Europe feels totally stuck in the past by comparison.

Berlin is a high-tech marvel in how well it is maintained. Everything is clean. There are huge parks and large open spaces that dominate the center of the city. There are always people around, but it doesn’t ever feel crowded! Incredible!

I’ve really enjoyed my time here, and the hostel we’re staying at is a hilarious place called “Generator” that reminded Joe of the last time he played laser tag. I even managed to drink both of my favorite brands of German beer already: Erdinger and Kostritzer.

The historical side of things is also incredibly interesting. To be on the steps of the Reichstag, see all the memorials, the wall…it’s indescribable how sobering and chilling some of it is.

I now totally understand why Joe studied here for so long.