We checked in our luggage and then headed onto Customs it was here that I experienced one of my "dumb" moments. My carry-on bag was sent through the x-ray machine and was pulled aside to be searched. When asked "Show me your scissors", I replied with "No, I do not have any scissors". Then realising I had packed the First Aid in my carry on luggage (duh)and they had a freakin' x-ray machine (dammit). Having found the stray scissors and disposing of them we continued through. We then waited around for 3 hours for our flight to Helsinki.
Our flight to Helsinki took around 10 hours, once in Helsinki we had to go through customs again. I had sent my carry-on backpack through the x-ray machine again only to find 3 containers full of liquid - hand-cream, sunscreen and deodorant. Now without any liquids nor scissors I was on my way. (David was not impressed, he had continuously told me - "you can't have any liquids, nor sharp objects". oh well, its all drilled in now). (photo above shows me over the waiting in Helsinki Airport, I well and truly felt like a smelly backpacker at this stage, having been in the same clothes for the past 3 days!)
Eventually arriving in Berlin Tegel Airport there were no customs, we went straight through to catch our bus and then train to Prenzlaurberg, where we will be staying for ten days. We were both feeling pretty jetlagged when we arrived to our hostel at 12pm, but we managed to stay awake for a few beers and then ended up in bed by 6pm. Tomorrow, ready for a new journey.
Awesome guys. I reckon they should provide emergency hygiene packs at airports - BO buster, soap and a fresh pair... of socks :P
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