Royalty?

Last Sunday, April and I attempted to go to the Berliner Dom for church (my 3rd attempt!) and, once again, a failed attempt. We were 1/2hr late this time and felt it would be much too rude to try and go in. Instead we found this amazing market and got a couple of wursts (sausages) and walked around. We bought artwork! I have never bought a real piece of artwork before! It is a print of the Berlin train system with the sights behind it and is really cool. I am excited to have a house one day and to fill it with artwork bought on our various trips.

April made an enemy with a gypsy (I know, it’s not the politically correct term…what term is more appropriate?) who came asking her for money and when April said no she threw her hands up at her and began cursing as she walked away.

After the church service ended we decided to go and check out the Dom in case we never do make it there for church! You can go all the way up to the top where there is a viewing deck that wraps around the whole outside of the building. Very cool and some great views of the city. The most interesting part had to be the crypt down in the basement though. The Höllenzorn Royal family have been entombed down there and it was impressive to see caskets from the 1500’s with crowns perched atop them. We found April’s surname on many of the name plaques! It appears she may be a descendant of the Prussian Royal family. When her great-grandfather came to Canada they had roll call at his one-room schoolhouse and when asked his last name he said “Joachim” and his teacher spelled it phonetically (Yochim) and that is how their last name was changed. Interesting how these things happen.

All in all, it was a very enjoyable Sunday. I really love the feel of Sundays. Somehow, I always have a feeling of all is good in the world on Sundays. I quite enjoy it.

Much love to you all,
Jenn(ifer)