I am note sure how I overlooked that Gerhard is a photographer but it only took minutes before he and Mike were talking techniques and the joy of photography and all of us sharing a cup of coffee in the kitchen.
We loved the modern industrial yet warm feel of the home. The view from our space was nice but became spectacular at night with the lights of the city and the reflections on the water.
Insights and suggestions were given and off we went. Great area for strolling, historical markers along the way and some tasty places to eat. We made use of the public transportation (and walking) to get to all locations we were interested in.
Our hosts have a great understanding of the changes that Berlin has gone through with "The Wall" coming down. We very much appreciated them sharing this information.