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Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01527.JPG slides/Charlottenberg Schloss Blue 8X10.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/Charlottenberg Schloss Blue 8X10.jpg slides/Outside Potsdam 1.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/Outside Potsdam 1.jpg slides/Buddy and Kleine in front of Reichstag.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/Buddy and Kleine in front of Reichstag.jpg slides/DSC01372.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Mary holding the tripod in the market square. At this time of year, evan almost all daylight photos have to be shot with a tripod to get enough light without shake. Mary holding the tripod in the market square. At this time of year, evan almost all daylight photos have to be shot with a tripod to get enough light without shake. slides/DSC01372.JPG slides/DSC01194.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Mary is at far left. Mary is at far left. slides/DSC01194.JPG slides/DSC01200.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 This is supposed to be Santa''s sleigh, mixed with the German tradition of the "Kristkindl." Kristindl is confusing became it means "Little Christ Child" but is always portrayed by a young girl. This is supposed to be Santa''s sleigh, mixed with the German tradition of the "Kristkindl." Kristindl is confusing became it means "Little Christ Child" but is always portrayed by a young girl. slides/DSC01200.JPG slides/DSC01201.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 This Christkindl comes with pyrotechnics as her sleigh and bundle of toys slide along cables. This Christkindl comes with pyrotechnics as her sleigh and bundle of toys slide along cables. slides/DSC01201.JPG slides/DSC01205.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 "Willenborg" is just a name. "Kasse" means "cashier" or, in this case, "ticket booth." "Willenborg" is just a name. "Kasse" means "cashier" or, in this case, "ticket booth." slides/DSC01205.JPG slides/DSC01214.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 This object, which spins slowly, is a large mock-up of what''s called a "Pyramid." The real ones have candles at the base, from which heat rises and thereby causes the blades to turn. This object, which spins slowly, is a large mock-up of what''s called a "Pyramid." The real ones have candles at the base, from which heat rises and thereby causes the blades to turn. slides/DSC01214.JPG slides/DSC01216.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Christmas stars Christmas stars slides/DSC01216.JPG slides/DSC01218.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Poseiden presides over the skating rink. Poseiden presides over the skating rink. slides/DSC01218.JPG slides/DSC01225.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Goodbye! Happy Holidays! Goodbye! Happy Holidays! slides/DSC01225.JPG slides/DSC01227.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The "U" means this is a U-bahn (subway) station. The "U" means this is a U-bahn (subway) station. slides/DSC01227.JPG slides/DSC01228.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Half-meter sausages. Even the normal-sized bratwurst don''t fit inside the rolls, unlike our hot dog rolls. Half-meter sausages. Even the normal-sized bratwurst don''t fit inside the rolls, unlike our hot dog rolls. slides/DSC01228.JPG slides/DSC01230.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Nobody does Christmas like the Germans, as evidenced in part by their decorations. Nobody does Christmas like the Germans, as evidenced in part by their decorations. slides/DSC01230.JPG slides/DSC01236.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 At the Kaiser Wilhelmskirche Markt. At the Kaiser Wilhelmskirche Markt. slides/DSC01236.JPG slides/DSC01238.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The Kaiser Wilhelm''s Kirche (Church), mostly bomb-ruined, but left as a memorial. The purple structure is now part of it. It''s the only ruined Berlin building we know that''s been preserved. The Kaiser Wilhelm''s Kirche (Church), mostly bomb-ruined, but left as a memorial. The purple structure is now part of it. It''s the only ruined Berlin building we know that''s been preserved. slides/DSC01238.JPG slides/DSC01240.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Kathe Wahlfahrt is by far Germany''s biggest Christmas retailer and now has stores at some of the few American Christmas markets, such as in Philly and Chicago. Kathe Wahlfahrt is by far Germany''s biggest Christmas retailer and now has stores at some of the few American Christmas markets, such as in Philly and Chicago. slides/DSC01240.JPG slides/DSC01255.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Giant snow slide at Potzdamer Platz in Berlin. Kids slide down in tires. Giant snow slide at Potzdamer Platz in Berlin. Kids slide down in tires. slides/DSC01255.JPG slides/DSC01258.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Potzdamer Platz Potzdamer Platz slides/DSC01258.JPG slides/DSC01259b.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01259b.jpg slides/DSC01259.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 These are "Lichthauser," or "light houses." They''re made of clay and you insert a candle into them. We''ve strung colorless Christmas tree lights through ours. The soot was awful! These are "Lichthauser," or "light houses." They''re made of clay and you insert a candle into them. We''ve strung colorless Christmas tree lights through ours. The soot was awful! slides/DSC01259.JPG slides/DSC01260.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 "Gluhwein" means "glowing wine." It''s called mulled wine in English, and is always served hot in a distinctive tea cup. We have many as souvenirs. "Gluhwein" means "glowing wine." It''s called mulled wine in English, and is always served hot in a distinctive tea cup. We have many as souvenirs. slides/DSC01260.JPG slides/DSC01265.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Inside an indoor shopping mall at Potzdamer Platz. Indoor shopping malls are a very recent development in Germany, adapted from you-know-what country. Inside an indoor shopping mall at Potzdamer Platz. Indoor shopping malls are a very recent development in Germany, adapted from you-know-what country. slides/DSC01265.JPG slides/DSC01281.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 No, they''re not just in Holland. This windmill is just outside Potsdam. No, they''re not just in Holland. This windmill is just outside Potsdam. slides/DSC01281.JPG slides/DSC01285.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The following are various views of Schloss Cecilienhof, built in 1917 for Kaiser Wilhelm to imitate English Tudor architecture. The following are various views of Schloss Cecilienhof, built in 1917 for Kaiser Wilhelm to imitate English Tudor architecture. slides/DSC01285.JPG slides/DSC01291.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The Weihnachtsmarkt in Potsdam, an historic city just outside Berlin. As in Berlin, little survived bombing raids and the Battle of Berlin. The Weihnachtsmarkt in Potsdam, an historic city just outside Berlin. As in Berlin, little survived bombing raids and the Battle of Berlin. slides/DSC01291.JPG slides/DSC01296.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Germans love tradition at Christmas, but make an exception for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Germans love tradition at Christmas, but make an exception for Santa Claus and his reindeer. slides/DSC01296.JPG slides/DSC01301.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 This is Poznan, Poland''s first seat of government. Theoretically, it''s about a 4-hour drive from Berlin. This is Poznan, Poland''s first seat of government. Theoretically, it''s about a 4-hour drive from Berlin. slides/DSC01301.JPG slides/DSC01302.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The monument to the 1956 workers'' uprising was erected, believe it or not, during the Communist period. 1980. Later dates on it are considered important steps towards freedom. The monument to the 1956 workers'' uprising was erected, believe it or not, during the Communist period. 1980. Later dates on it are considered important steps towards freedom. slides/DSC01302.JPG slides/DSC01380.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Always a heart-warmer. Children singing Christmas carols. Always a heart-warmer. Children singing Christmas carols. slides/DSC01380.JPG slides/DSC01434.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Berlin''s most famous gate, the Brandenberger Tor. ("Tor" sounds like "tower" but means the gate of a major wall.) Berlin''s most famous gate, the Brandenberger Tor. ("Tor" sounds like "tower" but means the gate of a major wall.) slides/DSC01434.JPG slides/DSC01445.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Note the pants. Apparently concentration camp clothes are coming back in style. How do you say "Geek" in German? Note the pants. Apparently concentration camp clothes are coming back in style. How do you say "Geek" in German? slides/DSC01445.JPG slides/DSC01472.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 This is actually a flat surface, painted to have a 3-D effect. This is actually a flat surface, painted to have a 3-D effect. slides/DSC01472.JPG slides/DSC01473.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 One view of a Berlin canal . . . One view of a Berlin canal . . . slides/DSC01473.JPG slides/DSC01474.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 . . . and another. . . . and another. slides/DSC01474.JPG slides/DSC01508.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The sled run by day. The sled run by day. slides/DSC01508.JPG slides/DSC01274.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 New Palace at Sansoucci Park, on the west edge of Potsdam. New Palace at Sansoucci Park, on the west edge of Potsdam. slides/DSC01274.JPG slides/DSC01393.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Church of St. Stanislaus the Bishop and the Martyr. Church of St. Stanislaus the Bishop and the Martyr. slides/DSC01393.JPG slides/DSC01310.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The Headless Wanderers The Headless Wanderers slides/DSC01310.JPG slides/DSC01313.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01313.JPG slides/DSC01403crop.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01403crop.jpg slides/DSC01309.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01309.JPG slides/DSC01491.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The French Cathedral viewed from the Gendarmerie Markt. The French Cathedral viewed from the Gendarmerie Markt. slides/DSC01491.JPG slides/DSC01438.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The Siegssaule or Victory Column was erected in 1873 to celebrate victories over France, Denmark, and Paris. The Siegssaule or Victory Column was erected in 1873 to celebrate victories over France, Denmark, and Paris. slides/DSC01438.JPG slides/DSC01278.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01278.JPG slides/DSC01336.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01336.JPG slides/DSC01308.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01308.JPG slides/DSC01330.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01330.JPG slides/DSC01343.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01343.JPG slides/DSC01360.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01360.JPG slides/DSC01390.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01390.JPG slides/DSC01430.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The Nikolaiviertel with the Nikolai Church in the background. The Nikolaiviertel with the Nikolai Church in the background. slides/DSC01430.JPG slides/DSC01443.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01443.JPG slides/DSC01204.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 This TV tower, the tallest structure in Berlin, (plus lots of shopping) is what Alexanderplatz is best known for. This TV tower, the tallest structure in Berlin, (plus lots of shopping) is what Alexanderplatz is best known for. slides/DSC01204.JPG slides/DSC01435.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 This is the Quadriga statue,designed in 1793, soon after looted by Napoleon, but taken back in 1814. The military cross was once an olive branch. Kinda like beating a plowshare into . . . This is the Quadriga statue,designed in 1793, soon after looted by Napoleon, but taken back in 1814. The military cross was once an olive branch. Kinda like beating a plowshare into . . . slides/DSC01435.JPG slides/DSC01441.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01441.JPG slides/DSC01203.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The Berlin "Rathaus," meaning city hall. The Berlin "Rathaus," meaning city hall. slides/DSC01203.JPG slides/DSC01276.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01276.JPG slides/Poznan Old Market aerial view.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/Poznan Old Market aerial view.jpg slides/DSC01378 (2).html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Town Hall in old market square Town Hall in old market square slides/DSC01378 (2).JPG slides/DSC01403.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Atop the Old Guardhouse Atop the Old Guardhouse slides/DSC01403.JPG slides/DSC01383.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Merchant Houses Merchant Houses slides/DSC01383.JPG slides/DSC01373.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Merchant Houses Merchant Houses slides/DSC01373.JPG slides/DSC01405.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 This statue and well, "The Bamberg Woman," was built to commemorate immigrants from Bamberg, Germany. When financed in 1914, there was no state of Poland. This was part of Germany. This statue and well, "The Bamberg Woman," was built to commemorate immigrants from Bamberg, Germany. When financed in 1914, there was no state of Poland. This was part of Germany. slides/DSC01405.JPG slides/DSC01394.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Bronze effigies of billy goats Bronze effigies of billy goats slides/DSC01394.JPG slides/DSC01378.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 At left is THE town hall clock. At right is, well, just another clock. At left is THE town hall clock. At right is, well, just another clock. slides/DSC01378.JPG slides/DSC01367.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 At far left is Dzialynski Palace. At far left is Dzialynski Palace. slides/DSC01367.JPG slides/DSC01366.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Atop the Dzialynski Palace Atop the Dzialynski Palace slides/DSC01366.JPG slides/DSC01303.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The Kaiser''s Castle, built for Kaiser Wilhelm II during whose reign this was part of Germany. Today it belongs to a university. The Kaiser''s Castle, built for Kaiser Wilhelm II during whose reign this was part of Germany. Today it belongs to a university. slides/DSC01303.JPG slides/DSC01411.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Part of the old city wall at left Part of the old city wall at left slides/DSC01411.JPG slides/DSC01418.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Back at Alexanderplatz Back at Alexanderplatz slides/DSC01418.JPG slides/DSC01481.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Broad view of Alexanderplatz by day. Broad view of Alexanderplatz by day. slides/DSC01481.JPG slides/DSC01501.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Carousel at Potsdamer place Carousel at Potsdamer place slides/DSC01501.JPG slides/DSC01510.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 Approaching the Weihnachtsmarkt at Charlottenber Schloss. Approaching the Weihnachtsmarkt at Charlottenber Schloss. slides/DSC01510.JPG slides/DSC01521.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 There goes another ruined image. There goes another ruined image. slides/DSC01521.JPG slides/DSC01533.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 The Charlottenberg Schloss Weihnachtsmarkt. The Charlottenberg Schloss Weihnachtsmarkt. slides/DSC01533.JPG slides/DSC01545.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:15 -0400 slides/DSC01545.JPG