Comments on: The Berlin Wall Memorial illuminates Berlin’s divided past

By: Kristin Henning

Kristin Henning — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 05:44:05 +0000

Your narrative really brings the wall to life. This is truly a living museum, with various sections, multiple stories, evolving displays, and continually changing surroundings and interpretations. So cool to read your post; I hope we get back to Berlin soon to explore more.

By: Nancie

Nancie — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 21:47:36 +0000

Hi, Rachel. I would love to explore this outdoor (and indoor) museum! I was in Berlin when the Wall was still a significant part of life in Berlin. In fact, I experienced what happens when you didn’t have the right ticket when traveling from East to West. It was an honest mistake, but we were detained. Two of us were locked in a room, while the other went to purchase the right tickets. For three your women this was quite the adventure and one that had us shaking in our boots. I also remember the eerie feeling when we were traveling through East Berlin with the miles of barbed wire, and the guard dogs coming onto the train.

I was so surprised when I discovered a piece of the Wall here in Seoul a few weeks ago when I was on a food tour. I’m sure you read my post.

Thanks for hosting this week. #TPThursday

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:09:01 +0000

In reply to Carole Terwilliger Meyers. Glad I could help! It is an odd place in that the "exhibits" and explanatory signs are scattered outside along a path through a park.

By: Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Carole Terwilliger Meyers — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:20:19 +0000

Understanding the Berlin Wall takes some doing. I left that memorial confused. Your post helps enlighten and took me to some sights I had missed.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:50:18 +0000

In reply to Charles McCool. Yes, the Berlin Wall memorial is a good place for reflection. Your grandfather and his family were wise to leave when they did.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:47:32 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Hall (Bex). It was two walls, plus all sorts of security measures in between. I never realized that either! When it came down, a student of mine was leaving the next week with her family to visit Berlin. They packed hammers and chisels and she brought me back a piece.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:44:38 +0000

In reply to Doreen Pendgracs. It's impressive, indeed.

By: Doreen Pendgracs

Doreen Pendgracs — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:09:32 +0000

Thx so much for sharing this post, Rachel, and for that glimpse at what was once the Berlin Wall. I’m sure you can;’t help but be filled with emotion when standing at that site.

By: Rebecca Hall (Bex)

Rebecca Hall (Bex) — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:08:05 +0000

Really interesting. I never knew the Berlin Wall wasn’t actually a ‘wall’, per say. I remember when it came down – watching on the TV.

By: Charles McCool

Charles McCool — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:43:04 +0000

I popped in and out of Berlin earlier this year and spend an hour or two near parts of the wall. Very somber and reflective place. My grandfather’s family fled what would become East Germany in 1926 and they just missed this horrifying life.