Magdeborg to Berlin 15th July

Our train deposited us at Zoologischer Station a little before midday. We had some time to kill before we could book into the hostel, so we jumped on a 100 bus and did a quick tour of the Berlin sights.
Disembarking at Alexanderplatz, we had a brisk stroll and quickly located the gourmet food section underneath the nearby Galeries Lafayette.
Alexanderplatz, itself, is pretty ordinary - reflecting its GDR history. Strolling along one of Berlin's main streets, we came across our first war and holocaust memorial - a statue entitled "Trains to Life - Trains to Death".
Tired of lugging our panniers, we headed out to our hostel (JGH Mitte), which was about 20 minutes on the train from the centre. At first glance, Berlin seems very multi-cultural and interesting.

"Trains to Life - Trains to Death"