Die Liebe Mauer (The Love Wall)

As I've mentioned a few times before, one of my most favorite discoveries since arriving in Berlin in August is what I have dubbed, "Die Liebe Mauer."  I happened upon this beautiful wall one afternoon as I was on one of my long urban hikes, just wandering the streets of the city, along the canal, then twisting and turning, until I finally ended at one of my other favorite places, Tempelhof Airport/Park.  As I walked along this wall and came across the different expressions and declarations of love, I felt a warmth in my heart knowing that there was once a wall in Berlin that meant something so different than love...and now, there is this wall just so full of love.  I've gone back to Die Liebe Mauer several times since first discovering it and I've told many Berliners about it.  I'm not sure if they've walked by it yet, but I hope that when they do it brings them some warmth as well!  

Back in January (on the 14th), I shared photos with you of an afternoon when I was on my way back to the wall, but first ventured to the other side and discovered a beautiful cemetery.  Today, finally, I share with you, Die Liebe Mauer!  I hope you enjoy your virtual visit ;)

A term of endearment meaning "treasure"

"I love you above all else.  You are my life."

"Je t'aime Marie" = French for "I love you, Marie"

"Ich liebe dich fur immer" = German for "I love you forever"

"Martina, ich liebe dich" = German for "Martina, I love you"
"Meine einzig grosse Liebe" = German for "My only big love"

"Du bist ein Traum! Ich liebe dich. Deine xxxx"
You are a dream!  I love you. Yours, xxxx

"Anthony, je t'aime" = French for "Anthony, I love you"
"Liebe" = German for "love"

"Daniel, ich liebe nur dich. Deine Betty"
"Daniel, I love only you.  Your Betty"

In this photo, you can see signs of what is on the other side of the wall.

self-portrait = reflection in a car I was passing

"ich liebe dich"

"...but I've chosen rock" ... ???

The end.  Or the beginning.  Depends on how you look at it!