Greetings from Berlin!

I write to you from an internet cafe in the middle of Alexanderplatz, in the center of east Berlin. We've completed our training week, which was very encouraging. The coming week is going to be a very very interesting experience.

I now have close to 90 minutes of film of our wanderings through the city of Berlin and I have to say that I love it. It really is an amazing experience which I will never, ever forget. We've been riding around the city on the various different forms of public transportation (streetcars, busses, subways, etc.) just exploring and taking on the capital city of Germany.

There's been some rough times, as well. I've had some issues with my groupmates, who are all very tight highschool chums that have a hard time letting people into their circle. But in spite of that, I've been making some friends and have been able to support and encourage the team in a unique way.

I really can't say everything I want to. Send me an email and I'll fill you in! :) Anyway time to get back to the hotel. Until next time, stay safe and I love you all.