First impressions of Berlin

I had done my first impression of Berlin in Tegel Airport where I was arrived by 20 may 2007. I was happily surprised because there were no policemen to do arrival formalities of passengers. I learned later that the formalities I have done in Paris by witch I have transited were enough for all countries members of the European Union. It is for me a solid symbol of solidarity and mutual trust between states of this space.

Others impressions are borne in me after walking around the city and visiting some places such as markets and stop stations of transport. Firstly, I noted that all goods exposed in markets are only illustrated in German language. This do difficult for a foreigner visitor to localize what he is seeking despite the majority of seller assistants spoke English. Then I saw that the policeman, or at least these who bear military clothes, are absent in the street. I think that it is a source of security feeling.

Otherwise, I noted that communications through mobile phone in Berlin are very expensive, probably one of the more expensive services in this city. Calling since telephone box is on the other hand cheaper.

I have also noted that Germans are great readers of books and newspapers, especially during their moving inside trains or bus. I have notice the phenomena sooner in a library where I was seeking a French – English dictionary. There were many persons buying books in different specialties.

Before coming in Germany, some friends having stayed in this country explained me that the people here are very rigorous. I am now aware of this so everyone concentrate himself on his occupation with devote, punctuality and serious.

In the end, I great enjoy the generous weather of Berlin these days with the presence of sun and absence of rains.