First Impressions

After some extensive napping following a full night of travel we ventured out of the hostel for some exploring of the local area and to find some food. We were staying at the Hotel Transit loft, located near to Alexanderplatz and Senefelderplatz on a quiet but architecturally beautiful residential street. The hostel was an old converted 19^th century factory with high ceilings, big rooms and some of the friendliest most helpful staff I've ever come across, even helping us to order a Chinese take away! 

 Hotel Transit Loft

Immanuelkirch Str.

The area around Senefelderplatz which we spent our first evening exploring was cultural, beautiful and felt very European, with cute cafe's and restaurants lining the wide streets and park squares. Berlin is famed for its graffiti which is found in all areas of the city, and even here in what seemed like an upmarket neighborhood it still littered the walls and buildings. Unlike London graffiti which I must admit I am not a fan of, here it adds to the unique and distinctive atmosphere of the city and made it feel like you are in an art gallery whilst wandering the streets.

 A gorgeous old fashioned door concealed beneath layers of graffiti, it shouldn't work but it does

 The exterior display of this home and gardens shop in the Senefelderplatz area caught my eye with its pretty vintage feel 

Tree lined streets dusted in snow. 

After much walking we eventually found a cute little Italian restaurant which looked warm and inviting so decided to stop for some food. Despite a few awkward moments incurred by the language barrier when asking for water, and Jade being accused of 'ruining food' by the poor Italian waiter whom she asked for ketchup, I had a lovely meal in brilliant company. Perfect. 

 Jesse and her 4 cheese pizza

 My HUGE vegetarian pizza. yummy yummy