Over the weekend I was in Zwickau, which is where my ancestors came from. I was able to see the church where my great grandparents were married. I also went to an LDS church for the first time since I've been here. Hallelujah! I love that the church is the same where ever you go. It felt so good to be there!
While in Berlin I have been staying with Ulrike, a teacher from the former East Germany. It has been very interesting to get her perspective on life in the German Democratic Republic. She has taken me to a couple of museums where I could learn more about the GDR and the history of the Berlin Wall.
At Checkpoint Charlie.
What is left of the Berlin Wall.
"Driving" a Trabant from East Germany. Incidentally, these cars were made in Zwickau!
This is Ulrike with her boyfriend, Thomas (at BierGarden for the Germany football game) . They are both very nice, but they like to kiss and sigh...A LOT!!! Because I've felt so awkward with their affection, I have tried to turn it into a joke, and I told them that they can kiss everytime I stop to take a picture. For those of you who know how many pictures I take (about 2,000 so far), you will get an accurate idea of how much kissing has been going on.
I also got to go to Potsdam while Ulrike was attending a University class. I saw the palace of King Frederick of Prussia. I've never seen anything like the palace and grounds!
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