I am addicted to training. Cycling done. Interval exercise and also some focus on core. So, I am back to writing. Below are some photos from the East side of Berlin. Some reminder of what was built in 1961. A symbolic division of Germany. After the wall fell (1989), it has taken a lot of time to slowly reunite the city to grow together. There was some sunshine that day by the river, and I could breath history. American, British, French, German, Russian and other nationalities living in different sectors in Berlin. Families were separated, needing visum to meet. Maybe a reflection of the end of the second world war.

The kiss on the photo below is very famous. I remember when I saw the news when I grew up that it was the way leaders greeted each other from different countries. A memory that I had completely forgotten.

There were people from all over the world watching these memories. And I got help with photos!

Travel makes you change state of mind. To connect old memories with new impressions completely shape new memories. A mixture. A shake. To put things into perspective. And, furthermore, to form and focus on future. Personally, it is not so healthy because I often spoil myself with goodies when travelling. So, tonight I have two hours of exercise in front of me. Need to burn calories. Life is very boring without goodies, but after turning 40 the metabolism changes. The truth is difficult to face.

So, I think of Berlin. My greatest memories will be the East side and swimming. On Sunday I went for the East side Gallery. I tried to read some history before going to Berlin but it was difficult to find. I had to remember what I was told in school.

Time to go for exercise. Will write more soon.

I walked a lot, passing by a lot of historical monuments. Very much had been destroyed during the second world war but some had been saved and also rebuilt. Beautiful architecture. I stopped by Ritter Sport and got some energy. I like sports a lot and I have been missing swimming for a very long time. I found beautiful Stadtbad Neukölln. It was in the south part of Berlin. I love to dive. The feeling of freedom is indescribable. Uncatchable.

It was rather late when I was there so I had to find a taxi to get back to the hotel. Again, I felt very sorry not being able to speak German and it was very difficult to find someone who could help me. No taxis. Finally, I found a driver and he was very friendly. He promised to drive, but first he had to bring some pasta to his family because his sister in law was just about to have a little baby. It was so cute. They were very surprised I could not speak German but I was forgiven when I told them that I, at least, could speak French.