The View from Berlin

These are a few snapshots of my time here in Berlin.  Returning 6 months after I finished my fieldwork here has been the best thing I could have done.  I followed up with all of my research participants and got to see some friends here.  I had a great time getting to see my city again and feel completely re-energized about my research in a way that I could have never captured at home.  I love this city soo much and feel homesick for it before I even leave.
Research participants that don't want to have their pictures taken:

Silly girls that want to send pictures home to my kids:

SKYPE with 4 silly girls who all miss each other and 2 parents who miss everyone on the other side:

Lunch with a friend I hadn't seen in a long while:

Doing actual research at my favorite after-school help spot:

Lunch with my favorite au pair from the USA:

A beautiful lilac sunset at a photography exhibit peopled by dozens of hipsters:

The best bartender at a photo exhibit EVER handing out free adult beverages:

Playing with a lovely freshly minted 5 year old:

Yummy Turkish drink that tastes like bubblegum: 
Great conversation about "Why is Kanye white?"  at H & M:

New documentary that follows a German language integration course: