Chelsea14Ian Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Tommow Marina and I are flying from London city Airport to Berlin.The purpose is that on the 2 July we have been married 40 years. (It's also Alan's birthday).We spent our honeymoon there.Marinas mum came over from Berlin after the war.This will be my first time since then.Marina has been since.Really looking forward to it. If you are wondering about the maths Alan will be 35. Will give an undate and pics later Ian 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Happy Ruby anniversary to you both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Have a happy visit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndham Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Have a lovely time. Recommend http://www.hofbraeu-wirtshaus.de/berlin/ basically you can get a heart attack on a plate served by a lovely fraulein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Happy Anniversary to you both. Have a great time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Happy anniversary to you both, have a smashing time Grace p.s Jaws is older than me, te he 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 We had a long delay yesterday arriving at Berlin T 4.05 5 hour delay.Still went out in the afternoon and had a very large meal with a beer to match.Sight seeing today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just back from a bit of slight seeing and shopping.Bits and bobs of rain.We went up the tv tower,which used to be on the eastern side.Then Brandenburger tor again very different then when I last went there, and the Reichstag.Some pics,the first is our hotel Anion looking from the bridge over the Spree.If only Sweetkingfisher could make it here. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Shame about the rain, hope it's not too heavy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 They have had very very heavy rain on Thursday causing flooding.We are lucky it stops and starts. It is strange when I was here before it was the DDR.Then as now there is a good feeling about the place.Marina is happy with her German food.If you have never been to Germany try Berlin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Been to various parts of Germany many times through work and absolutely love it. Although never had a holiday there ..... maybe one day (but I'd have to drag myself away from Norfolk first ) Never been to Berlin though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 I have been of course to Berlin,Hamburg and the river Rhine.I understand we like the best of both worlds, next week should be on the boat.We are going out for dins now.(Grace marina got some shoes today,me socks,did not bring enough) Guten tag and gute mach Ian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Silly phone should be Guys Nacht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Have fun both ... Please for goodness sake get a decent phone!! ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 It is8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 It's not the phone Alan, it's the Schnapps! paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetKingfisher1 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Ian keeps putting his little bit, so it is my turn. Grace, as Ian said. Yes I needed to go shoe shopping, which I did get, great news for me. Berlin, for me is a place I had been many times, but it has changed for the best, but still a great for a holiday or a long weekend. The photo I hope to attach is not brilliant, but has Ian with a little glass in his hand. Regards Marina 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Ah yes, I've sampled a few of those "small" beers over the years 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetKingfisher1 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Well today is our special day. Our Ruby Anniversary 40 years. He did know what he was letting himself in for all those years ago . Like mother like daughter as the saying goes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Happy Ruby wedding Marina x Ian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 All the best guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEM Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 15 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said: If you have never been to Germany try Berlin. I would say - prefferably try Hamburg (Berlin is IMHO rather weird). Hamburg has lots of water*, parks and especially Miniatur Wunderland. Disclaimer: although I live on the North-West outskirts of Hamburg I rarely go into the city. *Recently most of the water has been falling from above - its raining NOW :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Marinas mum lived in Berlin until after the war when she went to live in Sundridge kent.Her uncle lived in Hamburg we have been there also.Some pics again.The first one is me outside of the door to Marinas mum's flat,in Alt-Moabit then Charlottenburg.Then inside Kaiser-Wilhelm church. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Moving morning first we headed to Potsdam platz Close to the wall is a display tracing the history from when Hitler came to power until the wall went up then came down.Also a large piece of the wall is in place,the German government protects parts of the wall and watchtowers.Reading some of the accounts by the people was very moving.Then close to Check point Charlie , the wall Panorama again first hand accounts,photos and tv footage.Check point Charlie. Now you can have your photo taken with American and Russian guards. A bit tacky This afternoon a boattrip.And one pic for you Grace.I told them you may be calling in. Ps the yellow boat funny enough is where we live. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Back home now sadly, very good weekend.Hope its not another 40 years before we go back again.Still on the boat the weekend. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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