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Since last time- I got a nice visit from some family friends from Frankfurt, have been embracing Berlin 'summer-life' activities, and even took a nice trip to Amsterdam this past weekend (we had Thursday off for 'Himmelfahrt'). Now it's back to school in the meantime. I have quite a few presentations for classes going on this month, so we'll see how that all goes-- hopefully not too stressful... Here are the photos!:
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Iconic Brandenburger Tor photo with my close childhood friend, Natalia:
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And of course, I also felt the need to take my guests to visit some 'Abandoned Berlin' locations. This was an abandoned indoor swimming pool complex. Sadly, I think it had recently been burnt down:
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Me posing next to some cool red graffiti at the former swimming pool complex (photo creds to Natalia for this):
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We also made a day trip to an abandoned Anatomy Institute for Anatomy/medical students back in the day... This was the old lecture hall:
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Amsterdam! I was a fan of all the architecture there:
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Cute summer flowers near the canals (we were blessed with warm weather the whole time there):
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Inside the Rijksmuseum:
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Statue figurines in the Rijksmuseum:
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Owen learning about the museum's main library:
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'Night Watch' ('Nachtwache’) painting by Rembrandt:
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Boat tour along the canals (feat. a little floating boat house):
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Sooo pretty:
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Friends @ Voldenpark on an overall good day:
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Jared, the tree climber:
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Until next time!!
-Nina Arbis .... please feel free to check out more of my adventures HERE!
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Nina Arbis
<p>Hallo! I’m Nina. I am a second-semester junior at American University in Washington D.C, where I’m majoring in International Relations and minoring in German. While California’s home for me, I also grew up in Frankfurt for 7 seven years of my life—making it all the more exciting to return to Germany this spring semester! You can find me reading, doodling & crafting, taking photos, expanding my food horizons, meeting new people, and seeking out all-things-adventurous… I especially appreciate finding cozy hole-in-the-wall locations in whatever city I'm in. I’m stoked for all the experiences and stories Berlin has in store. Stay tuned.</p>