Harrison Stone '10: After a long flight, we finally arrived in Berlin, Germany this morning. We've been exploring the city most of the day in the cold, wet, and windy east German weather. 

We visited the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtnichtskirche today. The Kirche (Church) was destroyed in the Second World War, but what little of the Church remained has been preserved. The Church is characterized by its bombed steeple, blown out stained glass, and devastated spires and walls. It stands as reminder of the horror of war. 

Standing in the shadows of this imposing and haunting structure, we all felt a deep sense of sadness as we gazed upon the destruction in front of us. 

Our first day in Berlin ended on a happier note, however, with all of us gathering around to eat traditional German cuisine.