April 2020 – Berlin Lubells: Stories of Life in Berlin from an American Expat Mom's First Experience Living Abroad

Potsdam

On one of the last days of Easter Break earlier this month, we took a Miles car share to Potsdam. While Potsdam could have been easily reached by public transport, we opted to disinfect the rental car and stay clear of others on public transportation. {Disinfecting the rental car and finding a note from MilesContinueContinue reading “Potsdam”

Britzer Garten: Part II

As promised, Ben and I returned to Britzer Garten only two days after our first visit, this time with Dave and Isaac. {Car share to Britzer Garten} It was a lovely day, sunny and 73, and we brought a full picnic. {History and highlights of the garden} We entered through the main gate this timeContinueContinue reading “Britzer Garten: Part II”

Britzer Garten: Part I

With a few hours and several kilometers left on our 24 hour car share, Ben and I ventured out one sunny and crisp morning this Easter break. We headed to the beautiful Britzer Garten, which was a new place for us, for some one-on-one time in the sun. {Britzer Garden} We had heard about BritzerContinueContinue reading “Britzer Garten: Part I”

Treptow Park & Soviet War Memorial

On Thursday, we rented a car share for 24 hours and used it to head towards the beautiful Treptow park along the Spree River. {Heading over the bridge to the Insel Berlin on the Spree River} {Pathway over the bridge} The snack stand was open for beverages and cakes. The boys were treated to FritzContinueContinue reading “Treptow Park & Soviet War Memorial”

Life in Berlin with the Coronavirus: April

Please check this post periodically as I will be adding updates to it every few days. Thursday, April 30 Germany is loosening certain restrictions (play grounds, religious services and zoos opening as long as hygiene rules are followed), while it has extended contact restrictions that were due to expire on May 3 to May 10.ContinueContinue reading “Life in Berlin with the Coronavirus: April”