"Like Hamburg, just bigger..."

Okay, I arrived and took a look at my accommodation. I'm sure there will be a lot of posts about the people I'm sharing the flat with - it's my first shared apartment after all. It seems like everyone and their boyfriend lived there.

I have a way better impression of Berlin this time than I did four years ago when I was here last. I did manage to get lost though. Thanks to Google Maps and Underground Stations every few blocks, I did find my way to the 'Friedrichstadt-Palast' though. This is the place I will spent the next two weeks working at: 

Fancy, right? I like it! They were really busy getting everything ready for the Berlinale inside. 

A quick pit-stop to get food and coffee, a walk along the spree and 'Brandenburg Gate', I arrived at 'Sony Center'.

(Of course I had to take a picture of the Gate - you HAVE to when you get to Berlin.) 

In 30 minutes, we will get our contracts and IDs. Until then I'm trying to fit some studying in (Geography exam tomorrow) and work my way through the courses offered next semester. No slowing down for me today.