Art & Architecture Trip - Day 40

Today, I went to the Brandenberger Tor (gate) and the Reichstag. Both are several kilometers from Sabine's house - and I walked alone. Even though I had been up late, I woke at 1100 and went to the S-Bahn station. Then, after riding to Tiergarten, I walked along 17 Juni Strasse to the end of the British Sector. I saw the Brandenberg Gate and the Berlin Wall (Maur). Across it, I was able to see people in the DDR. From the Gate, I walked to the Reichstag (closed) and then to Schloss Belevue. I finally arrived back at Sabine's at 1600 (after riding the S-Bahn home). Stephan and I played Skat again and at 2000, we visited the Pub where Sabine works. We came home at 2200 (by way of Kurfurtendam Strasse) and played more Skat. I went to sleep at 0045. Tomorrow, I will return to Herkenrath. I don't think I can accept Mom's death for a few more days. I got Katie's letter (dated 25 JUL): Mom thought she had seen me a few days before. I hope she died thinking this. I love you, Mom...