Today the group got the privilege of speaking with Timothy Falek. He offered some valuable advice about photography and photojournalism, from technical tips to discussion of ethical responsibility. Here is a link where you can check out some of his inspiring work: http://www.timothyfadek.com/

We were on our own for the rest of the day. The original plan was to visit the Volkspark nearby and the take the U-ban to the bombed out church in West Berlin. Step one went pretty much as planned. They really were not kidding when they named this the people's park. Features include a bar, green hills, lounging teens, sleeping drunks, and a mysterious hatch form which alternatively-clothed young adults emerge. No really, We watched it happen.
Due to complications on the U-ban step two became "aimlessly wander Kreutzberg." This is said to be the artist district of Berlin, and you can tell. Beautiful dark color schemes abound, coupled with tall shade trees and plots of grass where artsy girls juggle pins and practice hula hooping. It was another day in beautiful Berlin.