Berlin itself is such a rewarding spot. We barely scraped the surface of fascinating places, museums and galleries to see but it felt like we hardly stopped walking from one wonder to the next. As there were such a lot of absorbing and stimulating (and sometimes chastening) experiences, we really appreciated having a beautiful 'home' waiting for us in the evenings, where we could relax, snuggle down, draw a bath, light candles and cook supper. Well, tbf that's just what we like to do - and there's a great supermarket on the other side of the road - but if you aren't a fan of cooking then you will probably love the zillions of cafes and restaurants in the area. All tastes, budgets and styles catered for. Anyway, this apartment is in a wonderful bit of the city (think Greenwich Village; bookshops, organic greengrocers, cafes and parks. But post-Eastern Bloc so artier and edgier). It was either 30 minutes walking or 6 minutes on the tram into the transport hub at Alexanderplatz. I loved the high ceilings, the light, the simple-but-beautiful furniture, the well-equipped kitchen, the warmth and the view over the trees in the street outside. And when I eventually found it I also loved the lift (don't be like me and forget to ask Mark for directions!). All in all, I'd go back like a shot. Thank you very much Mark, I hope that one day we'll get back to Berlin and see all the interesting things that I missed first time round. In the meantime though, it's a very happy memory and one I recommend thoroughly.