Despite train delays, Ashford and Einstein students traveled 416km (258 miles) from Rheda to Berlin. While in the capitol, the students saw the Parliament building which was a great place to reflect on UN Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals. The students really enjoyed taking a boat tour around Museum Island and learned the history of this fascinating city. At the Holocaust Memorial, students silently walked by the huge concrete blocks that are both sobering in the historical context and as an artistic symbol. The memorial is largely comprised of large rectangles and sloping and curving stones, which gives you the illusion that once you walk into the memorial, you may not be able to walk out again-- a very reflective metaphor. The students also saw murals that are part of the East Side Gallery which is a section of the Berlin Wall that has been preserved for its huge paintings. And, of course, walking through the Christmas markets was a very enjoyable part of the day. It was a jam packed trip that will stay in our memories. Check out some pictures from Berlin in the slideshow above, More photos from Berlin (added 11/21)
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