We noticed five black BMWs with police escorts waiting at the tower. Cornie had a chat with one of the drivers and asked who all the fuss was for. He said it was no one important, just someone from Iceland. I think they must have been somewhat important to have service like that!
The elevator to the top of the tower went 6 meters per second and took 40 seconds to get to the top. The view was great. We saw the Brandenburger Tor and the parliament building. It was also neat to get a view of Alexanderplatz from up there.
There are still some tensions between East and West Berlin, even though the wall has been down for 23 years. Change happens slowly! Even something as simple as the Ampelman (pedestrian crossing light) is an issue. Different ones were used and a decision had to be made as to which one to continue with. Currently both can still be found, but some people aren't happy that the Eastern one was chosen.
We spent the evening at Inga and Ozcan's place. We had Doenner, (shaved meat in a pita), another common Berliner meal. They were delicious, as was the curry wurst yesterday. Yesterday Ozcan had mentioned that he likes Duncan Donuts, so we brought some along. A donut in German is called a Berliner. A person who lives in Berlin is also called a Berliner. :)
It has been so wonderful to see Inga. She has been to Canada twice and now this is my third time to see her, so we know who's turn it is next (and I know she is reading this).
Tomorrow Inga will come along with us to Bielefeld to see her mom, our great aunt and uncle and a few other relatives.
Bye Bye Berlin!
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