Last night, after a rather long and somewhat mentally taxing interview I watched the last half of the Turkey - Croatia game in Neukölln. Neukölln, for those unfamiliar with Berlin geopolitics is a highly Turkish neigborhood. Quite a thriller, this game, 0-0 until the last 2 minutes of overtime when Croatia first scored a goal and then Turkey another. Turkey won in the end. Cue shooting into the air, rampant fireworks and Turkish flags everywhere.

We went to Kottbusser Tor/ Oranien Platz to watch the celebrations. There was sort of a benign riot/ street festival atmosphere that carried on into the early hours of the morning. Next week Turkey plays Germany, I’m a bit bummed I won’t be in Kreuzberg to witness the atmosphere.

After loitering for a good hour and a half we did some bar-hopping. Last stop Roses and cocktails that tasted like strawberry jam diluted in vodka. I think Roses may be my new favorite bar.

Again I left my camera at home.

Tonight, onward to Tel Aviv!

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