I cant really say that I have been having a blast these last few weeks. Homesickness, depression and a negative wave going through my mind, it has not been easy. Particularly after visiting home a few weekends back, I have not had it easy since getting back. I would like to think that I am a positive person, full of life and someone who loves to laugh; however, when some things don't go to plan you have to keep adding to that plan and find a solution. Or even a day out in the city, exploring, at the least.
Having mentioned my unexplained love for elephants previously, I had been curious about the famous Zoologischer Garten since I visited Berlin for the very first time in 2014 - yes, it is a long word, (basically, The Berlin Zoo). On Saturday the 19th March, I decided that I needed some colour or some hope in my new life, as I couldn't keep telling myself that everything will be ok and I needed to make it ok... So I did. I went to see some elephants, and of course hippo's, bears, lions and everything else you would expect to see in a zoo! I had an amazing time, and with temperature hitting highs of around 15 degrees (which is fantastic for Berlin in March), I was able to smile!
It was my first time at the zoo - yes, I had never even been to The London Zoo, so therefore was a great experience for me. Seeing the friendly and playful elephants followed by vicious and hungry leopards, literally flying through their open panels to the smell of raw meat was very different for me. I enjoyed watching the differences between all kinds of species and comparing them in my head.
Of course, being at 4'11" I had to get a selfie with the giraffes whilst I was there. The beautiful print and long legs, on them are definitely worth seeing, not forgetting to mention their oh so long necks, also!
The motto of this day trip, for me, was do what you have got to do to lift your spirit up; even if this means simply visiting a zoo and pretending to be a tourist. It is down to you to make the difference, so keep holding on and keep on going - remember that happiness can be eternal, and that all good things do not have to come to an end; so long as you realise what actually makes a difference to your life, and keep on doing whatever that is!
Having mentioned my unexplained love for elephants previously, I had been curious about the famous Zoologischer Garten since I visited Berlin for the very first time in 2014 - yes, it is a long word, (basically, The Berlin Zoo). On Saturday the 19th March, I decided that I needed some colour or some hope in my new life, as I couldn't keep telling myself that everything will be ok and I needed to make it ok... So I did. I went to see some elephants, and of course hippo's, bears, lions and everything else you would expect to see in a zoo! I had an amazing time, and with temperature hitting highs of around 15 degrees (which is fantastic for Berlin in March), I was able to smile!
It was my first time at the zoo - yes, I had never even been to The London Zoo, so therefore was a great experience for me. Seeing the friendly and playful elephants followed by vicious and hungry leopards, literally flying through their open panels to the smell of raw meat was very different for me. I enjoyed watching the differences between all kinds of species and comparing them in my head.
Of course, being at 4'11" I had to get a selfie with the giraffes whilst I was there. The beautiful print and long legs, on them are definitely worth seeing, not forgetting to mention their oh so long necks, also!
The motto of this day trip, for me, was do what you have got to do to lift your spirit up; even if this means simply visiting a zoo and pretending to be a tourist. It is down to you to make the difference, so keep holding on and keep on going - remember that happiness can be eternal, and that all good things do not have to come to an end; so long as you realise what actually makes a difference to your life, and keep on doing whatever that is!
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