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2009 Jahre Mauerfall From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (5 days old)

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Erdbeer From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (7 days old)

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Singstar From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (8 days old)

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Stephanie's Karaoke Party From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (8 days old)

I'm really looking forward to getting out of here for the weekend now! A group of us are heading round to Stephanie's place, beside Treptower Park, for drinks and Singstar this evening. Haven't ha… more

Just handed in my resignation From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (10 days old)

I find the resignation e-mail always takes a little while to get just right. Certainly, you want to be professional, but also succinct. I don't think anybody really wants to know all of the pros and c… more

Snowing in Berlin From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (10 days old)

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Cenacolo From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (12 days old)

Went in this place on my street for a takeaway pizza last night and was blown away by their Pizza Garnelen - Also fascinating, was their pizza dough halloween lantern, which you can't really make out … more

A few Beers on Halloween From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (14 days old)

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Waiting for a Currywurst at Konnopke's From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (16 days old)

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The Visa Has Landed From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (17 days old)

I finally received notification from Australia this morning that my visa has been approved. I'm just waiting to find out if they're happy with my proposed start date of 04 Jan 2010 and then it's a… more

Sponsorship Nomination Approved From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (19 days old)

Not sure exactly what this means, but apparently this paves the way for the visa application... Still no idea when it'll finally arrive though. Bugger.… more

Billy Wilder's & Adagio From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (20 days old)

Firstly, Billy Wilder's bar in the Sony Centre - It's expensive, perhaps a little out of place in Berlin and a bit touristy, but it's very comfortable, the service is excellent and they serve the most… more

Mad Max From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (20 days old)

For some reason, I have a desire to see this film again... Right now. A rental copy is currently being downloaded from iTunes. It's called 'The Road Warrior' on there, but I always thought it was call… more

Got bored of waiting From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (21 days old)

Booked my flight with Emirates this morning in anticipation that my visa will eventually appear... Leaving London Gatwick on 30 Dec 2009 at 20:10 Via Dubai Arriving Sydney Kingsford Smith… more

Puzzle From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (23 days old)

My manager sends a puzzle out to the team each week. Here is the most recent offering which I got pretty damn quickly :) Which number goes in the space? … more

De-registered From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (23 days old)

Having finally cleared up the mess with HMR&C my company is now officially de-registered for VAT. Woohoo!… more

Vivolo and Dante From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (24 days old)

Following a 'dream' of Stephan's we paid a visit to an old haunt, Dante's, after tapas at Vivolo. They had a free bar for an hour which was veritably plundered. The music was predictably awful and the… more

Does anybody know how to get German characters on a Mac? From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (25 days old)

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Mother's Birthday From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (28 days old)

I hadn't been here for a while but the food was very nice, as always. Scallops, steak, fish, homemade ice cream, local ale :)… more

An update of sorts From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (30 days old)

There was a change in legislation on 14th September 2009 just before my Subclass 457 Long Stay Business visa was approved, so still waiting for that to come through... I've extended my contract here i… more

Berlin Oktoberfest From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (31 days old)

Basically a giant Paulaner tent at the Festplatz, Berlin. Maß of beer, sausages etc etc. … more

Weekend From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (31 days old)

This weekend I'm back in Canterbury for Mother's birthday meal in the Goods Shed, a bit of more work on the parent's extension, and hopefully, a bit of Rock Band Beatles action! … more

Erdbeer & Magnet From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (36 days old)

The only drink to have at Erdbeer is the daquiri!… more

Back to Blog From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (36 days old)

Need to do a bit of catching up on here, I think! First though, lunch at the Italian place around the corner... Buon appetito!… more

Hertha Berlin Vs Hamburger SV From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (41 days old)

Hertha were absolutely awful, losing 3 - 1. The first was an own goal and the next two were scored within minutes from identical goalkeeping errors. I have never seen a football match like that before… more

Die Riesen Kommen From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (42 days old)

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Siegessäule From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (42 days old)

Never managed to make it up the tower before but the bros were keen, so up we went. There is no lift up there either, just many stairs to climb. … more

Breakfast in November From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (42 days old)

My parents had recommended this place on my road for breakfast so Matty, MJ and I gave it a go. Bizarrely, they had some kind of English option which I plumped for and rather enjoyed - essentially, an… more

A day on the bikes From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (63 days old)

Pottered around on the bikes for the middle part of the day taking in Volkspark Friedrichshain, Karl Marx Allee, Alexanderplatz, Unter den Linden, the Brandenburg gate and a few other odds and ends...… more

KDR From stewartacraig ^Pro in StewBlog (64 days old)

A few hours spent in one of my favorite bars and some experimentation with longer exposure times producing a faint looking Yukari, a Leon with no head, a Leon with a very thin head and a Leon with a s… more