Clara in Germany!

Bright Posse Gaggle of guys ignoring red light Man on cell phone while woman in yellow rummages through her purse

Kids climbing red rocks in Tiergarten, paired with a sprinkler and a view of the radio tower Little girl bolting, brightly colored girls circle up Father and sons leading the way to band-aids

Pom pom girl telling a story Family preparing for a picnic Highlighter boy, mystery girl, and two lost trekkers finding their way in the heat Friends align

Mini opera on the whirly twirl Crowded swing-set at the playground in Mitte Picture taken by Sonja, the two year old I babysit

Enjoying a greasy, hot cheese and spinach something on the corner Pineapple party! Curly headed dude asking for earring opinions Little scenes wandering along the kanal  Green haired Kreuzberg momma, and lotsa stripes

One of the most magical parts of Berlin is that a dark alleyway can lead you to a rundown carnival playground! These places are called hinterhöfe (literally translating to "back yards") which are like miniature town squares nestled in the middle of apartment complexes. This particular party center seemed to be a rebellion against the gentrification and stroller-infestation that has been steadily plaguing the Mitte neighborhood. I managed to snap a few photos before a spikey-haired tenant stepped out onto his balcony, sighed, and shooed me away.  Slime green ping-pong! The colors are never ending in this city Golden horse hiding in the bushes I have been very pleased with the amount of disco balls present in this city. The pink and blue tarp in the background states "THE CITY BELONGS TO US."

Moody kid waiting for the bus Half-hour window of no rain! Trendy kid playing with his boat alone Vandalized statue spotted in the park