update from berlin

The last day in Amsterdam was a blast. I wrote the last post from the Bibliotheek (library), which was absolutely incredible. They had seven levels and you could see that they are very much into literacy, aesthetics and investing in their children's future. The food there was great too. Huh, a library with a restaurant.
I wasn't able to upload any pics there, but also cannot here, as the hostel was unable to read my card. Only due to their card reader, nothing to do with the card itself (v thankful!) I'll have to start spending money on proper net cafes soon...

Rained profusely yesterday, and more today. Good day to be travelling.

So, we're in Berlin at present. Enjoyed the time to recoop on the bus today. Stayed up late last night enjoying my last night in Amsterdam (will definitely be going back there!). We've met heaps of great Aussies, Canadians, NZealanders and Americans on busabout as well as a few Aussies who are currently living in London like myself. Will definitely catchup when we get back!
Berlin is great, though I'm sad about how little time we have here. It can't be helped, but we will part ways with a few of our travelling companions thus far. Hope to meet more soon!
For the first time, we know almost everyone in our dorm room. Tash is loving hostels (her first experience) which is great. Wondering if it was a good idea after all to book in the couple of private rooms that are coming up...

European travel is more spectacular than I had imagined. I do try not to have expectations before I travel - just take things as I find them, but I've been so blown away thus far.

Oh, and ahem...my elimination diet is completely blown out the window. Looks like I'll be back on the goats cheese, vegies, berries, legumes and rice for a while when I get back to London.

We are heading to Prague at 8am tomorrow morning. Another full day's bus ride in which I hope to get some reading done. Watched Bourne Supremecy today on the coach as well as dodgeball and some 'will and grace' episodes. The coaches are mostly comfortable. could always do with some more legroom. Our last trip was a smaller load so I had two seats to myself the whole way, but we were overfull today and they even turned a few people away. (They hadn't booked, but were hoping to get in on standby. Makes me glad that we've pre-organised every leg of our trip.) Busabout is hitting the busy season!