So I just uploaded a ton of pictures and have no time left to really write but I'll just tell you that Berlin is our favorite city so far. It has so much to do and even though we have spent the most amount of time here so far, I feel like I have accomplished the least because of the wonderful things this city has to offer. From underground music scenes, to graffiti art on almost everything, to emo clubs, Jewish museums, nice hosts, nice people and so much more, it's easy to understand why I haven't had much time to write and why we love this city so much.
I'll write soon I promise. Enjoy the pics.
zurich
bomb shelter
all swiss are required to have one
almost there
exhausted
dont worry the nose ring is temporary...had an issue with the other one...its a long story
up in the trees
swiss alpage through the bus window
pre canyoning (still dry)
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
good and drunk after a lovely dinner
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
classing it up and drinking wine from water bottles on vivs last night in cinque terre
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
checking out some crabs, mel and karissa
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
along the hike
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
lunching during the hike...viv and alana
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
hiking
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
hiking
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
hiking the incredible hike - karissa, mel, viv, alana
the most amazing place in italy - cinque terre
leaning towerof pisa
bomb shelter
all of the swiss are required by law to have a bomb shelter...for the next nuclear war and all...
zurich
dont i look marytylermoore european?
with her french hosts on the beach
scottishirish dancing
karissais a rockstar
in her head
nighttime
horseback riding through tuscany
horseback riding through tuscany
horseback riding through tuscany
so high up
horseback riding through tuscany
we drank wine from that vineyard
horseback riding through tuscany
horseback riding through tuscany
yay im on top of a horse...it was actually kind of scary for a bit there
horseback riding through tuscany
emilly the horse
a night of debauchery in firenze
i karaoked sweet home alabama...i had to show the europeans how to do it right
a night of debauchery in firenze
tequila (notice the nose piercing!!)
a night of debauchery in firenze
white russian
a night of debauchery in firenze
thats a lot of beer
the beginning of the end
a night of debauchery in firenze
firenze
firenze
firenze
sneaking pictures of his master, david
hes so pwetty
sneaking pictures of his master, david
FLORENCE
gorgeous basilica in firenze
we were like the carebears...in castles in the sky
see...its real
we were like the carebears...in castles in the sky
yes this place really exists
we were like the carebears...in castles in the sky
thats karissa - rocker bear
we were like the carebears...in castles in the sky
one of the stops the bus made was up here...gorgeous!
good morning, mount vesuvius
once again, from their roof
thats mount vesuvius way in the background
view of cool building at night from their roof
our napolese host fam
they were grungy and a bit mad about the timing of the picture but it had to be done
so into it
still excited about the piercing
yay were freshly pierced
our piercer!
dont worry...i told him to make that face
Positano...along the amalfi coast...just breathtaking
Positano...along the amalfi coast...just breathtaking
Positano...along the amalfi coast...just breathtaking
Positano...along the amalfi coast...just breathtaking
Positano...along the amalfi coast...just breathtaking
Napoli
the view from our hosts rooftop...no biggie
our roman host
horrible picture but you get the idea
st. peters basilica
leaving the vatican
sneaking pics in the sistine chapel!
sorry its upside down
sneaking pics in the sistine chapel!
sneaking pics in the sistine chapel!
sneaking pics in the sistine chapel!
sneaking pics in the sistine chapel!
on my way to the sistine chapel
trevi fountain
inside the pantheon
some tourists were trying to make me laugh...they succeeded
roman ruins
part of the oldest arch still remaining in rome
a depiction of the jewish slaves marched through roma after conquering Israel. The oldest depiction of a menorah and the reason the israeli passport has a 6 armed menorah instead of an 8 like the modern ones.
our host in padua
Back to the colosseum...sorry switching cards
spanish stairs and an old man
making her wish in the trevy fountain
One coin over the shoulder means you will return to roma, two means you will find love in roma, and so on
The Pantheon
Inside looking up in the Pantheon
straight out to the sky
there was a cat sanctuary in the middle of roma
weird
more bella vistas of the colosseum
Thats really it...right there...the colosseum
Were really excited to be here!
The Colosseum
Roma
Island of Burano - venice
the whole place looks like this
more murano
more oktoberfest...oh goodness
more oktoberfest
from karissas camera
what in the world
how
murano
made of glass
me in venice
venice, italy
its as beautiful as all of the pictures youve seen of it
way from munich to venice
tallest bridge in italy or austria or something i wasnt really paying attention
just the view from the window on the way to venice
no big deal
with our host in Munich
she tried to push me over just as the picture was taken....she would
Dachau
I dont really want to post pictures from here but this is one piece of art that was a memorial constructed after liberation
ohhh liederhosen
this man was incredibly drunk...only i was too drunk at the time to realize it
i met some American soldiers stationed in Germany!
I thanked him for his service...even if he was a tarheel fan
a view of the ferris wheel
view from the ferris wheel
awwwwww
more beer please
sweet
love it
huh...at oktoberfest
Glass blowing at the Duetches Museum
this guys job is to be a museum exhibit...not bad
more trampoline fun
maria schmolln, austria
yummmy drunnky
more pics to come later...this computer is too slooowww
this is what my heaven looks like - karissa
PROST
that means cheers in german
first beer at oktoberfest...certainly not the last
Our hosts in maria schmolln
Hans and Sigrid
enjoying the trampoline in the country
Maria Schmolln
I forgot to mention that we spent several days in the country in austria and it was very pleasant and relaxing...and of course beautiful
totally normal day in salzburg
park in salzburg
in the park in salzburg
club flex
phantasy shmuck gallerie
huh?
the Rattay house
glamour shots with frank on the roof of his house
the Rattay house
atilla the dog!
the Rattay house
there we go
the Rattay house
haha...frank is crazy...said with all due love and the utmost respect
the Rattay house
last morning breakfast
the Rattay house
Frank stuffing Karissas face with struedel
the Rattay house
staircase between the two
the Rattay house
level one of the sunroom
the Rattay house
Jennys room
the Rattay house
no theyre not jewish...just really opening minded - and crafty
the Rattay house
bongo-playing, belly-dancing, workout room
the Rattay house
more stained glass...made by jenny and angelika
the Rattay house
Renate and the hand-made stove
the Rattay house
angelika made this from a caste of franks head...its a dragon...on the wall of their bathroom
the Rattay house
Renate cooking breakfast in the kitchen
the Rattay house
look mom im orthodox! no..just really cold
the Rattay house
stained glass...and karissa
back to the Rattay house
level two of their sunroom...built by hand people
yummy...almost wine...almost
vineyard overlooking krems
rattay house break - krems
vineyard...thats a barrel of wine behind me
the Rattay house
Jennys floor...the globe (sorry its upside down)
the Rattay house
our room
the Rattay house
fence of world religions surrounding their home
lounging
one of the pieces of art in the local park that was made by angelika rattay
Krems
the vienna orchestra!
horsing around in volksgarten
a cool victims of communism memorial
paddleboatin SOB
prague castle from afar at dusk
its better this way
laying in the grass in the vineyard atop prague
this perfectly sums up Karissa and my feelings while trying to leave prague castle
some church
we cant get out of here!!
some building up the long stairs to prague castle
entrance to charles bridge and karissas backside
pretty skies in prague
Prague
vaclave nameste...or something like that
more cross bar
prague by the way
coolest bar ever - cross bar
the cave-like walls were covered in moving, industrial pieces and included a kebab shop and independent movie theatre
Teresin
This place moved me so much. I am preparing myself for Dauchau near Munich
Theresin "work will set you free"
Said by Karl Marx and used by the Germans against the Jews in Teresin to get them to do as they wished
Our second host family in Berlin
Vienna Orchestra
horsing around in the Volksgarten
GLAMOUR SHOTS
Klara, our host in Prague
paddleboating in prague!
view from Prague Castle
Vineyard
view From Prague Castle
some of karissa's pics
some of karissa's pics
berlin wall
some of karissa's pics
berlin wall
some of karissa's pics
tacheles
some of karissa's pics
bar crawl
what my bag feels like when its on
not so subliminal advertising
Breakfast in Berlin
Part of our host family in Berlin: Melina, their 13 year old daughter and Goldie, their dog
Where Karissa and I signed our names
sorry, you cant really see it from here, but just know its on there
Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall
Bust of Queen Nefertiti
angle 4
Bust of Queen Nefertiti
angle 3
Bust of Queen Nefertiti
angle 2
Bust of Queen Nefertiti
angle 1
That's right - the bust of Queen Nefertiti....the real one...the famous real one
We went to the Egyptian exhibit in one of the museums on 'museum island' and were priveledged to see this. They call her the most beautiful woman in Berlin.
Berliner Dome
the Berlin Bear
these bears are all over berlin in different positions with different 'clothes' on
the u-bahn in germany
out of the city
kladow, germany
a much needed day out of the city
kladow, germany
Jewish Museum, Berlin
An piece of art in the jewish museum. When you walk on the 'faces' they make a loud, clanking noise.
germany
we passed a lot of german countryside with these windmills they use for alternative energy sources
most awesome building ever
an old church in Berlin that has been converted into a progressive artists workshop....several levels each with a bar and a different art studio. not a bare wall in the entire building!
out
DARTH VADER
on the street
Karissa and I in Amsterdam
over the canal in Amsterdam
The gift we gave our host in Amsterdam
Where we lived in Amsterdam
that mat - our bed, that floor - our room
a beautiful church
well, theyre all beautiful here
one of the many statues around Brussels
on the street
Manneken Pis
notice the wee man up top...weeing...its a big deal in Brussels. They dress it up in costumes usually but today it was naked
in the big square
pictures really dont do it justice
on my way
our Belgian buddies
2 comments:
PLEASE TELL ME IT WASN'T ALL THAT "TECHNO" CRAP ON THE MUSIC SCENE!
Have a great time in Prague>
Love, Dad
Karyn,
I have loved seeing this trip through your eyes. All the pictures of you and Karissa are great, you both look happy and healthy. (and sexy too!!) It was great to hear from you on Saturday. Daniel Schuster's sister Naomi is living a semester in Prague. Her Mom took your cell phone number, so check it this week while there. Can't wait to hear about the next adventure on the trip. Love you lots, Mom
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