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World Trip 2006: Day 47 – Berlin to Terezin and Prague, Czech Republic

Sunday 14 May 2006 Highlights: Border crossing into the Czech Republic, Terezin Small Fortress Leaving Berlin early I had a long day in the bus but luckily got a seat to myself to more easily relax and enjoy watching the … Continue reading

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World Trip 2006: Day 46 – Berlin, Germany

Saturday 13 May 2006 Highlights: Learning the history of Checkpoint Charlie I visited Checkpoint Charlie and learned about all the escape attempts and the 100+ people who died.   You have to remember that West Berlin was surrounded by East … Continue reading

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World Trip 2006: Day 45 – Berlin, Germany

Friday 12 May 2006 Highlights: Berlin Wall, Hilters Bunker, CheckPoint Charlie, Bebelplatz (infamous book burning site), Reichstag Dome I’m staying in a hostel in the old East Berlin which is actually were the best sightseeing for Berlin actually is, including … Continue reading

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World Trip 2006: Day 44 – Amsterdam to Berlin, Germany

Thursday 11 May 2006 Highlights: Visiting an old East-West border crossing Mostly today was a day travelling and we got caught up by road works (we left Amsterdam at 8 am and arrived in Berlin close to 7 pm). The … Continue reading

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