Kulturelle Ehrfahrung

When Maribeth was here, it wasn't so much about seeing the sights as having a "kulturelle Ehrfahrung" or cultural experience. Part of this was going to the Grunewald (as you may have noticed, one of my favorite places in Berlin) and walking around the Krumme Lanke.


[Climbing on a branch over the Krumme Lanke]

Although it wasn't the best weather, it was pleasantly warm. When we first arrived at the lake, we arrived at what I hadn't realized was an FKK (nude) "beach." Maribeth's first impression then was a bunch of rather old Germans lying around naked, not far from the road and civilization. After we walked around the lake, we decided it was time to be German and have the full experience. So, we stripped down and relaxed on the FKK beach.


[Maribeth reading]

But, we aren't really Germans and couldn't do it all the way. Although, Maribeth swore she would have gone in naked if she had a towel to dry off with. But, it did feel somewhat freeing, as apparently it is supposed to.


[Schlatensee]

From there we went to the Fischerhutte on the Schlatensee lake. Another real cultural experience, this is a biergarten that is right on the lake and a break spot for the locals that live in the area.


[The biergarten]

Since the only thing we could get was tradition German food we went for a beer and a pretzel. Both were delicious, and I felt typical German but actually what Germans eat and drink in a biergarten.


[Huge basket of huge pretzels]


[Maribeth enjoying her beer and pretzel]


[Me doing the same]

Unfortunately, it started sprinkling on us as we were eating, and a full down-pour commenced as we were walking home. Otherwise, the Krumme Lanke and Fischerhutte are a great place to spend an afternoon.