Berlin and Konrad

Big Frank is heading out to Berlin to do some work, and to see his son, Konrad. It's wheels up Halloween morning, so no trick or treating for Big Frank (he doesn't think that wearing a mask on the plane would go over well). This city has a way of casting a gray spell over Big Frank and he is hoping that this trip will be better than previous ones. For some reason, probably the weather has a lot to do with it, it is a very gloomy city in November: lots of rain, and cloudy cloudy skies. Still it is an exciting city, wonderful museums, great shopping, and casinos! Spielbank Berlin is the largest casino there on Potsdamer Platz (also the site of the great Rauschenberg neon bike installation). Konrad is determined to take his dad there and break the bank. Big Frank is a little leary of this, being somewhat of a fatalist concerning his luck in this city. But, as they say (bad luck is just good luck waiting to happen) - actually Big Frank is not sure anyone ever said that, but if not, then he claims it. In any case, being with his son is good luck enough. Big Frank will be taking a camera and will be posting while there. So stay tuned for Berlin updates. The picture above is from Big Frank's last trip with Konrad - they're being tourists.