We spent the morning in the Stasi museum. God, never knew people would go to such lengths to catch criminals of the State. They had cameras everywhere, in empty barrels, clothing, petrol cans and even logs. The museum is being renovated so the displays weren't as great as usual.
We had lunch at Lafayette which is in the very rich area, a bit like Collins Street but much more expensive and exclusive. Snuck in a Glühwein, Matt hadn't had one yet and he needed to try one! He was really nervous about teachers seeing us. I got asked for ID, after which the women thought I had just turned 16 (she read my ID very well!!), which was weird because usually a 14 year old can buy a Glühwein without a problem. I later found out that we got in the most exclusive Weihnachtsmarkt without paying the entry fee of 1 €!!
We went to Checkpoint Charlie, one of the most famous crossing points of the Berlin Wall. Heaps of tourists there and heaps of Russians selling Soviet memorabilia. The Wall Museum is about one of the only museums you need to pay as a student to get into it. Pieces of the wall are sold absolutely everywhere, its a shame you can't find anything remaining after only 20 years.
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