We spent a very enjoyable and sight-seeing-packed weekend in Potsdam and Berlin as guests of generous friends (and great hosts) we hadn't seen for a dozen years. In spite of less than perfect weather, we got to see and do a lot, but we're keen to go back in the spring or summer and enjoy the outdoor elements of these cities under better conditions.

For on-the-spot commentary, here are my blog posts for Potsdam and Berlin. And you'll find many more pictures in these Flickr sets: Potsdam • Berlin.

But to start with, here are some teasers. First from Potsdam...

New Palace (Neues Palais) in Sans Souci Park

grounds of Sans Souci Palace (Schloss Sans Souci)

mosaic dome in the Church of Peace (Friedenskirche)

.... and Berlin:

Berlin Cathedral and TV Tower (Berliner Dom und Fernsehturm)

Fireworks at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Gedächtniskirche)

Schadow sculpture at the Friedrichswerder Church/Museum

Here we are at Tegel airport in Berlin, just before heading "home" to London, after our much-too-short visit to this country with the fascinating past and exciting present.

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