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Berlin moves to a different rhythm than other metropolises. Quite frankly, much of the city doesn't wake up until mid-morning and, if at all possible, neither do I. Once the synapses in my brain begin firing, it's time to get the day going with one of those great Berlin traditions: a leisurely breakfast. I swing by the kiosk to pick up a newspaper, then grab a table in the sun at Cafe Berio in Schöneberg. It's Saturday and the city's best farmers market on Winterfeldtplatz is already in full swing. I sip a latte, munch my croissant and watch the world on parade: young dads carrying their kid in a sling, bleary-eyed hipsters just returning from a night on the town, hunched grannies lugging their shopping bags. I've got my mind on a different market, so I hop on the U-Bahn and head north to the Mauerpark, which turns into a big flea market on weekends. As I ferret for treasure my mobile bleeps with a text message from my friend asking me to join her in checking out the latest exhibit at the New National Gallery. Sounds good to me. After our culture fix, we catch up on gossip while strolling around the Tiergarten - its greenery redolent with the sweet smell of springtime - then decide to watch the sunset from the landmark dome atop the Reichstag. By now our stomachs are starting to rumble. We decide to go exotic and head over to Kasbah in Mitte to feast on our favourite Middle Eastern dish: tajiine, a fragrant stew of veggies, meat and a secret melange of spices. Later that night we hook up with friends at Heinz Minki, a gorgeous beer garden right on the Spree River in Kreuzberg. A few more drinks alfresco at Anhalt, a glam bar next to a decidedly unglam gas station, and at Freischimmer with its casual vibe. Then we're off to Berghain, still one of Berlin's most sizzling clubs. A few hours later, ears ringing, we quietly watch the sun rise over the river. Time to go home.
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