Berlin (Wall)

I was walking down a road; looking to the right, it’s just like any other road: cars passing, pedestrians walking on the other side, buildings protruding from the ground. But when you look to the left, you see a reminder of a time not long ago—the Berlin Wall. While colored, decorated and painted today, this physical symbol was erected during a time when things weren’t as beautiful and free. With each passing step a new image appears on the wall, telling its own story: the author, the paint and the colors. Each individual brushstroke was intentionally drawn to convey a story and hopefully a lesson. It’s sad though, because the ground level of these images have frequently been marked over with graffiti. However, the basis of each of the drawings remains and the lessons and stories they try to teach or convey will hopefully always stay.

Berlin is an alternative city focused on identity. The city is constantly changing and evolving, and you can tell that its true identity has yet to be discovered. It’s an intriguing city and one that should definitely be added due to its sheer uniqueness and alternative scene. As it continues to morph and continues to change into whatever it is going to become, as a visitor you will consistently experience something different with each trip. The Iron Curtain has fallen, and Berlin, similar to so many other places is desperately trying to get away from the shadow of that curtain.

Sun setting over Berlin