A Post From Berlin

And our first post from the iPhone, so please forgive any mistakes, as well as the brevity of the post. This keyboard is less than user friendly.

We are sitting in a tiny cafe just down the street from Charlottenburg Palace, where we spent an amazing morning absorbing Baroque Architecture and Prussian history. Dan is next to me mapping out our afternoon route, and trying to figure out how we can upload some pictures soon.

The trip is beginning to feel more real, the edge is wearing off as our stress levels decrease and we become more accustomed to being completely lost and mostly confused at all times. Our last few days have been filled with blessing after blessing, and this adventure is even more fun than we imagined!

Yesterday we spent most of the day touring Amsterdam with some new friends and fellow backpackers we met up with on the ferry, Phil & Shannon. We all had gotten into London on the same day, had Eurail passes, and similar itineraries--plus we got along wonderfully, so we spent Monday evening and Tuesday touring together. We had so much fun, although Amsterdam was incredibly touristy--and frankly quite shocking we still enjoyed going to a couple museums together, and enjoying the spectacular structures.

Last night we took the train to Berlin and have rented a fabulous flat in West Berlin for the next 3 days. We love having 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, and a washing machine of our own; and all for 69 euro a night! A great deal!

My German is getting quite a workout, and so far I'm amazed by how much I remember, we've been able to communicate even with non English speakers very well. Hopefully, it'll just get easier too.

Next we're taking a bus tour to get a lay of the land, and tonight possibly a costumed concert in a palace. Honestly I can barely believe this is my life!

I need to go now, there is so much more to tell, but I'll save it for later.

We hope all those traveling the next few weeks to the Feast have a safe and wonderful journey! Mom & Daddy have a great flight today--we're praying for you and we'll see you next week!

Love to all!