When the Berlin Wall came down, we went back to share in the happiness of the German people. We had been over the summer before while Hubby had a temporary assignment with Pan Am, flying charters. I grew to love West Berlin, and hoped that one day it would be reunited with the East.
When it was, we went back and I had Hubby help me so I could stand on top of the Wall at the Brandenburg Gate. (I’m in the black pants and tan jacket.)
Here I am, with the Brandenburg Gate in the background, 1989.
(I was standing on top of the Wall!)
Many years later I befriended Uschi. A Berlin resident. At this point, the Wall was gone, and the area was made into a pedestrian walking mall. So much life altering history, in such a short period of time!
Amazing photos and amazing events!
I am so happy we were allowed to see how the wall came down. It gave us the chance becomming friends dear one. I am happy Germany is just one country this time and we are free!!! Love you Uschi
My parents were stationed in Grafenwoehr at the time!! They immediately went over to check out the “East” side … I went at Christmas and it felt like a black-and-white movie over there. I am so glad the East Germans got the chance to experience life in the modern, free world!! (I have a piece of the wall as a souvenier!)