Self Portrait

In front of Checkpoint Charlie before a delicious Italian meal at Sale e Tabbachi with Romy and her German boyfriend Martin who were visiting from Los Angeles. Diego moved and we got this blurry picture.

We didn't visit the museum.

Am waiting for the summer to end and for Berlin to quiet down before I visit the big tourist sites. In the meantime, I am trying to socialize more and get things sorted out with my apartment on weekends.

Yuck

On Wednesday I ate dinner at the hotel-restaurant on the corner. The resto is really charming, and has a great outdoor terrace during the summer. Since I have nothing in my kitchen besides cabinets, a stove and a fridge (no utensils, no plates, no pots) I end up eating out a lot.

I've had bulletten which are really delicious Berlin specialty. They are simple fried meatballs often served with simple potatoes and a salad; they are really tasty.

But this time, I ordered Konigsberger Klopse thinking it was bulletten and was surprised to receive a boiled meatball in a creamy caper sauce with overcooked potatoes.

Needless to say, my stomach has still not recovered.