Berlin 08/07/2010 to 12/07/2010 We met up with Patrizia in Dusseldorf and embarked on the 5 hour drive to Berlin, where we would spend the weekend. Our timing couldn't have been worse, as Berlin was experiencing an unusual heat wave with temperatures soaring up to 38 degrees. To say it was hot was an understatement. The days were bright and sunny but there wasn't a single breath of air which made the heat unbearable. Regardless of the weather, we still mana...

Dusseldorf 19 - 21 June 2009 Patriza has moved to Dusseldorf so a short weekend visit was on the cards, we randomly chose the summer Soltice weekend and there was a great atmosphere in and around town. There were market stalls all along the Rhein river and Claudia and I ended up buying some unique pieces of jewelry. We were also treated to a Hot air ballon sound and light show on the banks of the Rhein. on the Saturday we picked up Patrizia's cousin Isabelle and...