Once bitten, twice un-shy

After umpteen years of deliberation, dreaming and planning, I am finally in Berlin. I'm in a backpackers, and I've got sufficient days here to see the sights I've had on my list for a long long time.

The flight from melbourne was 29 hours, and many portion controlled breakfasts, and I was fortunate enough to be sitting next to a nice australian woman and her boss. They are the 2 managing directors of Guide Dog's Victoria, so possibly good people for me to know!! I was wrapped to have got the window seat, and I relished looking out over Melbourne's skyline. I also managed to do a fair bit of sleeping on my trip.

Getting to the hostel was ok, and I enlisted the help of some other tourists to help me navigate the UBahn - underground train stations. I'm about to leave this hostel now, cause mine was only a one night stay, but I think I will be able to feel a bit more settled this afternoon ónce I'm in my next place for the following 6 nights. At least then I know I wont have to lug my bag.

Despite the horrendous circumstances of this trip, I am still managing to feel a bit excited, and not too overwhelmed. I don't want to jinx myself, but so far I've shed not a single tear. And although I'm pretty tired, I am so excited that this is just a short stint alone. It feels much more managable. I think I've bit off a chewable amount this time, and I think in a few days time I will have found some rhythm.

Love to all at home. You can leave messages here (they are public tho), and if you've read the post, it'd be so nice to get a hello.
xx