Best Day

Today has been my best day in Berlin so far. It started slowly. This morning I just wanted to get out. I don't always feel like going out because it can be tiring. I don't feel confident speaking German and I know if there is a problem, I probably can't fix it. If I get lost I may not find my way back and I don't have a way to call anyone yet. But today I wanted to go. It was lovely and sunny today. A warm 66 degrees. I went to go pay for school and stumbled upon a farmer's market. This was by far the most at home in Berlin I've felt the whole time. There were venders selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, honey, meat...It was wonderful. I loved it.

Here is what I bought (well...I actually bought three apples but I ate one on the UBahn):

After this I found a lovely park below the UBahn station I switch trains in. So I hopped off and walked over to it. I love that I get fall!

This park was paradise today. I felt like I was in the forest which is just where I wanted to be for a bit. You could easily forget that you are in the middle of Berlin here were it not for the occasional plane above, the graffiti on ALL benches, and the rumble of the earth as a train passes beneath where you stand. It was so nice. I think I'll go back there. When I was walking from my train to my house I saw a record store. It is a tiny shop with hundreds of record all along the wall. I went in and quickly made a friend (Willy) who played a dozen songs on different records for me. He told me all about the shows he has been to and the best club in the world (besten Club im ganzem Weld) where the beatles and the who played. He was so nice and was the first person to really speak slowly for me. We spoke mostly in German and he helped me a lot. I think I'll buy a record player for myself so I can get some good music from him. At every moment today I felt like "this is my favorite part of today" but now I can't tell. I really loved each part and am so grateful for these experiences that make me feel at home here. (sorry I don't have a picture of Willy or his store. It's a gem. I'll have to get some next time.