The World Cup Final and Berlin

Upon my return to Berlin I stayed at the best youth hostel ever! It's called 'The Circus' and has breakfast until 1pm, a bar with a big screen for the World Cup, genuine English speakers at the 24 hour reception, free wireless internet and swipe card access to all rooms! Oh, and, no, I wasn't paid to say that =)

I met up with Anna Jackson (first photo), an old school friend of my sister's, and her boyfriend whilst I was there. They were great to hang out with and it was them that I went to watch the World Cup Final.
We were at a beer garden where I had wheat beer and sausages - very German! The game itself was fantastic with some very passionate (or possibly just drunk) people in the crowd making a great atmosphere. I had a fantastic evening anyway especially since I was supporting Italy on the night (for those of you who are ignorant on the subject, Italy beat France on penalties after a 1-1 draw).
I also tried a 'Berliner Weisser' whilst I was there which claims to be a traditional Berlin beer drink. It would of been rude not too! However, it involves mixing beer with a green sunstance of unknown origin to create an.....odd......fizzy beverage. I suggest you try it. But I doubt you'll need to try it more than once. I also met a group of four Americans of a similar age staying at the hostel and hung out with them for a bit resulting in me going to Amsterdam with them for a couple of days rather than direct to Copenhagen as was the original plan.