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Lebensmittel (Meals)

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Whenever I go to a new place, I love to try the most outlandish and weird foods I can find. I believe that when you travel, it's extremely important to not only take in the sights, but also the food. Berlin has a very eclectic and diverse food culture. Of course, you will get the classic German food (yes, it really is mostly bratwurst and potatoes), but being such a progressive city, there are a number of different popular kinds of foods from all over the world. The large Arabic population has given rise to a number of Arabic restaurants, which is a staple for the common Berliner. It has been extremely interesting seeing the combination of cultures being expressed in the food they eat, which I think is a symbol of Berlin as a whole. My First German Meal - Currywurst My jet-lagged self was extremely surprised to see something called "currywurst" on the menu. Curry, being something I know only to exist in Indian food, seemed like a weird addition to a German sausage.
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The People of Berlin

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I think the most interesting thing about Berlin is the diverse population they have here. I have met people from all over the world, and every single one of them has an interesting story. The one thing that has really stuck out to me the most about these people is how down to Earth they are. Nobody stresses about anything, and they seem to get along with everyone. Below you can read about some of the amazing people I have met along the way, as well as see some interesting photos of people I’ve seen in the streets.   Miera   Miera is a 23-year-old cellist from Barcelona who moved here to live with her boyfriend. She has been playing the cello since she was 6-years-old and has just graduated from the music university here. She is currently trying to get into graduate school for music theory. It was so interesting to meet someone around my age from a completely different background. Regardless, we found that we had a lot in common with one another. I
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Ich bin ein Berliner

When President John F. Kennedy came to Berlin on June 26th, 1963, he said these words to the suffering people of Berlin, raising their spirits and providing hope for the future. Kennedy's quote, "Ich bin ein Berliner," translates to "I am a Berliner," something that resonated with the Berlin population and inspired solidarity not only across Berlin, but across the world. Having been here in Berlin for about 1 week now, I see that these words could not be more accurate. The people of Berlin are some of the most accepting and progressive people I have ever met. Everyone is a Berliner, no matter where you came from. I have met people from Barcelona, Turkey, Canada, London, and even Australia, and they all identify as a Berliner. Though a friendly smile would be considered an ideal greeting back home, a smile towards a stranger here would not be returned. The German people seem to be very accepting and open, but smiling at strangers might get you a 'crazy
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