Tuesday morning we got up early and headed our to Mitte one last time to visit the DDR/GDR Museum. It was very cozy and hillarious. We were the first people in the museum so it didnt get crowded till we were leaving. Its full of these really detailed exhibits about life in the GDR complete with a kitchen and living room completely done up GDR-style with antique products. We learned some interesting facts: on holiday at GDR approved and owned holiday spots most vacationers vacationed in the nude because swimsuits were in such short supply. Then followed many shots of very happy families from the seventies playing volleyball and having bbqs in the nude. Another interesting fact: the longest running TV show ever was a GDR children’s show–it ran for forty years. Although there was a Stasi listening post exhibit the tone of the museum was remarkably upbeat and nostalgic. Overall it was short, interesting and kitschy.
Then we headed to Mauerpark for some last pictures and a final meal at a Lebanese restaurant (delicious Lamb kefta). Then popped into a very late plane with the random and strange Transavia airlines.
Checking out of EastSeven Berling Hostel
Many people have said that Berlin is their favorite place in the world….
what do you think?