Das Schloß

Friday:
Strolled by Brandenburger Tor where Audi showcased their new TT. They had also dumped a 2,5x plastic replica of the car there. Not bad at all - but for cool German cars, wait for the Loremo instead. Smart design and it only uses 1,5 litre of diesel per 100 km. It started as a student research project, but being so ingenious it looks like it actually will come into production. (You'll have to waut till 2009 though, but you can queue up now on their website.)
Saturday:
Hung out for hours at the huge Hugendubel bookstore by Kudamm. In a very Berliner manner, the whole place is filled with sofas and armchairs where you can read any book for as long as you like without anyone complaining - and without having to buy anything. (I even see people come back several times to finish books they've started.) I did my normal routine: gathered a good pile of books and sat down next to a latte and a muffin (both among the better in town) in the café. They have a considerable department for books in English and the prices are even lower than in the UK. Good fun.
Sunday:
Took the train to Grünewald with its many impressing villas (passed the "Swedenborg Zentrum" - amazing that people still remember that wacko) and had royal tea at the Schlosshotel. Not cheap (€27) but the rooms are both imposing and cozy, the service impeccable and you get as much cucumber sandwiches and fresh scones as you like. Just make sure you save space for the cake buffet...