July 2012
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Building a Map of Berlin's Immigration History
A corner of my favorite wide & green space in the city is gone. It will be turned into a walkable map of Berlin. One of the exhibits planned for Berlin’s 775th anniversary.
City of Diversity is the topic - presenting 800 years of immigration to Berlin. Opening on August 25th - October 28th.
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Test-run of Guided Bike Tour on July 13
Join me for a tour I’ve been working on but haven’t shared with anyone yet. It covers three distinctly different parks in Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain. Please bring your bike and about 2 hours of time. There will be cobblestones, some hilly terrain, and unpaved paths. Tour ends on Heinrich-Roller-Str/Prenzlauer Allee - and, if you like, a drink & chat at Café Hilde on...
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Antipodes - coffee & breakfast match made in...
There are so many wonderful coffee shops in Berlin, but not many serve good breakfast. I’m talking breakfast that will get me through at least the next few hours.
Antipodes, the sweet, little coffee shop on a quiet street just off busy Schönhauser Allee, has it all. Super friendly service, Jane remembers my favorite coffee by my third visit, nice outdoor seating on sidewalk under trees...
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Volkspark Friedrichshain
Went for a ride through the park this morning. Built from 1846-48, it has been changed, destroyed, and restored since. From the 1950’s through late 90’s it even had a huge swim stadium which held up to 8,000 people. Four columns of the former entrance are all that’s left.
And lots of open space.
