then it was time to say Auf Wiedershen...

I don't know why we say good+bye when we really do not feel that 'good' when we leave someone or someone leaves us. Was it an effort to give a positive connotation to a rather sad situation?

My time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" was postponed for a further 24 hours. Due to my camera being lost and the need to report it to the police the next morning, Marven ended up suggesting I stay one more night. Which I didn't want to do but knew it would be best to do in that circumstance. Looking back,I am quite thankful for that. I was in my worst with regards to my flu, my whole body was sore, every muscle every joint was in pain. And I still wasn't packed.

Instead of driving to the airport that evening, we drove to Rebrucke. I felt rather uneasy due to my conditions but Marvo reassured it was ok. So I got my chance to say goodbye to everyone and of course to Lopez!

a slice of wickedly yummy freshly homebaked Balck Forest Cake

Marvo's mum gave me more goodies to take home and even offered to lend me a bigger suitcase. I am just glad I decided to fly thru the US which allows me the 2 pcs baggage allowance. The only problem was Berlin/London sector as it is on a separate ticket. But earlier when Marvo had my ticket reissued for the next day he managed to upgrade my baggage allowance and paid EUR40 for me to have 2 pcs. I thought that was a better deal. I was out of focus but grateful to have remembered to cancelled my accommodation in London and settled to the fact that I have more than 24 hrs to pack and get my much needed sleep and rest.

Before leaving Rebrucke, Dr H came home with his girlfriend and with them several medications I would need during my flight. I wasn't expecting that. I was just blown away by what this family has done for me and shown me. I know I could never thank them enough nor return all the favour I received. The best I could do was say a prayer for the family. My only regret was I didn't pray with them, I could have done it with them. But I also know that prayers are conversations with God. It is more important that I spoke to the Lord about the kindness of this family for He in turn can touch them!

Having slept and rested I felt much better early morning the next day as we drove to Berlin-Tegel. I was quite teary-eyed yesterday and I think it was due to the fact that I wasn't feeling very well due to lack of sleep. But I know I am going to miss this place so much! The pastries so tempting, the pace of the city, the history overflowing, the people so warm and lovely and hospitable...shame I cannot recommend their sausages and beer (which is a big part of their culture) simply due to the fact that I could not sample them or...

The drive took us about twenty minutes. Tegel is unique, I am sad to hear it is going to cease operation in the very near future when the new airport they are building in Schonefeld opens.

written by

jorgn_craw on December 14, 2008 from Potsdam, Germany

from the travel blog: Euro Trip 2008

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