And when I was about to turn around I thought that maybe it was a good opportunity to see Unter der Linden with beautiful museums, government buildings, embassies, and coffee shops on both sides. This wide boulevard had a soft gravel path in the middle that was so tempting. After running for 45 minutes one way it was time to go back, but could I be so close and not drop by the Alexanderplaz? Not a chance. Few more minutes and I reached the base of the Fernsehturm, the television tower. Standing 365-meter tall this structure has been a symbol of East Berlin since it was constructed in 1969 by the former DDR. It was 8:00 in the morning. Time to head back to the hotel, wake up Robert and go for complimentary breakfast before the restaurant downstairs closes at ten. Running back I could sense the excitement and anticipation of running Berlin Marathon in this great European city next year.
Run Strong!
RPB