Soviet War Memorial at Schönholzer Heide

We didn´t plan any sightseeing for my challenge today, just went for a walk to explore a bit further in our area Pankow.

First to the Bürgerpark, then we found a cool Kinderbauernhof (Farm for kids) Pinke-Panke. Some kids were collecting money to make a Kanu-trip next summer, so they were offering sausages and bread to grill on the open fire. Was very cosy. 

Also we met black and fury pigs. 

After that we walked through a huge forest-park Schönholzer Heide and stumbled upon the greatest playground ever. I could stay there forever. 

At the end of the park we came across the Sowiet War Memorial. It was mentioned in my book about the history of Berlin, but I didn´t check it on the map yet. 

It is massive, pathetic, includes many of Stalin´s quotes and looks very much like the one in Treptower Park. It isn´t that famous though.

Challenge Number 1: The History of Berlin

I realized, that my life lacks challenges - not in the sense of being lazy or inactive, but in the sense of not expanding my own horizont and not learning/exploring new things/abilities. In one word, I am just becoming bored.

And then I made a lists of self-challenges. Something I will go through step-by-step, everyday (as much as I can with a 1-year old daughter, family life and on-going work projects. Will report here about the highlights.

So, my first challenge will be to learn some history of Berlin, city where I live for already 2,5 years. For that I will read books and walk along the paths suggested in the books, check new/ hidden places and retell the stories and experiences to everyone who would like to listen. Also I will post impressions, pictures and thoughts here.

I think about giving 100 days for this project. Then switch to something else. And then come back again.

The first book will be "Faust´s Metropoly: A History of Berlin" by Alexandra Richie. ...