First Stop: Berlin, Germany.

Berlin was amazing! Being able to see all of the different sites in person has really brought history to life. We arrived in Berlin in the afternoon, so we had time to explore and look around before calling it a night. I was able to try a famous German dish, a Doner, which is a pita pit filled with some lamb meat and some extra goodies inside. After dinner, we went to Brandenburg Gate. It was absolutely beautiful! We were so mesmerized by the beauty that we did not realize our professors had left us..so my first few hours in a new country a few of my friends and I were lost. It was a crazy experience, but we got through it. After walking around exploring Berlin, we went back to our hostel(which was a new experience for me) and I passed out. I was exhausted. The next day, we went to Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall. It was crazy to be at the Berlin Wall and to think that this wall was torn down 25 years ago. That long ago, this country was divided by communism, but now it has come together to be united as one country. I loved being able to stand in front of history that I have learned about for so many years. Traveling around the world with thirty random strangers was an experience that I would not change. I was a little hesitant to begin this journey not knowing anyone, but everyone in my group was so welcoming and friendly.  My study abroad group is filled with some life long friends. All in all, I think my first few days in Germany were a success! 

My very first Doner!

Checkpoint Charlie.

Berlin Wall.

Brandenburg Gate. 

Graffiti Berlin Wall.