Berlin Day 17 of 21
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Today is Tuesday and I awoke to a breeze sent from
heaven. The sky was blue and birds were singing, not to mention flies were
buzzing around too. We have traveled to three different countries and Germany
is the only one that I’ve seen flies. My thoughts on this matter is the flies
are getting us ready for home as America has flies and they are searching for a
cool spot in our homes.
There is an old adage that says home is where the
heart is; it is true. My heart is in Tennessee. I have endured long hot days
filled with train rides, bicycle riding, transferring trams, and oh so much
more. I think that I have been doing a pretty good job keeping up with these
young people. I am old enough to be most of their mother I am on the countdown
of when I can spend my days with my sweetie. I am looking forward to riding in
my car with air conditioning and music that I can understand.
Anyway, back to my day in Berlin. I along with the
other Independent Studies students have been all over this beautiful city. It is
hard for me to believe that 25 years ago this city was divided and filled with
such hatred that people from one side of town could not see or touch the people
on the other side of town. As we walked through the streets of this city I continue
to see reminders that this was once a divided city. I have seen different parts of the Berlin
Wall; some of which looks as if it will stand forever. I have seen the exposed rebar
that once held the Berlin Wall in place, and finally today I saw this sign that
says it all and by the looks of it; this sign is on a piece of the Berlin Wall
too. If we all take heed to signs and obey the rules the world would be a much
better place. A smile and being nice to someone is a free way to spread love
and peace throughout the world. I am doing my part and I hope you are too. Who
are you? You, my reader. 