Some more for Berlin

Haven’t really ventured out today as it’s been raining incessantly. Doesn’t really bother me though as it’s a good chance to recover from some blisters induced by all the walking and gawking.

I can’t really understand how Berlin (Germany’s capital with 3.6 million people) can be so cheap. Let’s break this down a bit.

1) Food. Ate out at a great Turkish restuarant a couple of nights ago. The mains were around 7 euros. Beers 2 euros. Lunch today was an unarguably awesome kebab for 1.80 euros.

2) Beer. I’m working my way through a 6 pack of very drinkable German beer which cost 2.99 euros. AUD $0.75 a beer – I haven’t ever seen prices like that.

3) Internet. Fast and generally 0.79 euros and hour.

Most of the above is on par with the Czech Replublic. Brilliant. I think I’m in for a horrific shock when I get to London.

Oh something I neglected to mention a few days back: Czech drivers are the worst I have ever seen. Worse than Korean drivers. Steer clear!

2 Responses to “Some more for Berlin”

  1. Ian says:

    That is cheap! Munich was nowhere as cheap as that.

  2. nat says:

    hey babe!!
    am in a hostel in paris…comfortably numb just came on in the bar and it reminded me of you so ive just been reading your blog. some good some bad some damn (bike) everyone here now knows your story and feels for you :-) they say hey :-). i will be inlondon as of sunday arvo so we should meet up. email me when you get there and your phone number and we will go drink hoegaardens on the heath. i cant believe i only planned 2.5 days in paris. it will be a whirlwind tour of galleries i can tell you. have a great time in berlin. i love that place it rocks. if you like ancient cities go to the pergammon with an audio guide. truly amazing. if you dont, go to the artists commune it starts with T and people will know where it is.it is a run down old building with rooftop bars. very cool. serioulsy you will like it. gotta go much love and hugs, nat