Thursday, July 2, 2009

Internet Finally!

So I am in Tallinn and finally found some internet. Option quarter travel in Copenhagen and Berlin was wonderful, with something left to be desired in Tallinn. So after several hours on our flight we arrived in London where we proceeded to run to our train (Heathrow Express) that would take us to our Bus Station where we nearly missed the National Express Bus to Victoria Station from where we caught our bus to our port, Dover, England. The bus rides were enjoyable and offered glimpses of the English countryside. Dover seemed like a quaint little city and it was very impressive to see the white cliffs of Dover that are referred to from the second World War.
Cliffs of Dover

After sailing from Dover we had a sea day to enjoy the ship. The ship is very nice but still believe the Norwegian Pearl beats it! Our first port of call was Copenhagen, which was remarkable. I really enjoyed walking the streets of Copenhagen and taking in the design capital of the world. I especially loved visiting the University of Copenhagen and Jean Nouvels new Concert Hall. The buildings, especially how new buildings have been incorporated among old historic buildings is remarkable from an urbanistic standpoint.
In front of Norwegian JewelConcert HallCopenhagen Nyhaven Canal

Dormitory?
DR Concert Hall by Jean Nouvel

The next port of call was Warnemunde, where I was forced to run to catch the train to Rostock Station to catch a connection to Hauptbahnhof, Main Station of Berlin. I never realized how large a city Berlin really is. The transportation system within the city was amazing and transfer between modes was easy. The architecture was very impressive and I could see the development over the years. Berlin was a very large and magnificent city, which could not all be covered in the limited time available. I was very impressed and would love to go back. Berlin is the kind of big city where you must spend at least a week.
Berlin Wall
Brandenburger Tor
Peter Eissenman's Holocaust Memorial
Mom having a beer.

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