I first saw this flash mob video taken at the Antwerp Hauptbahnhof (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQLCZOG202k) a year ago. The music is from the Sound of Music. And recentlydecided to rent the movie.

The movie itself was great and seeing all of the scenes filmed in Salzburg was the best part of the movie. I had just been in Salzburg for Christmas and spent a great deal of time walking the city. Watching the movie was filled with “I have been there” moments.

This is one of the great benefits of living in such a history-rich place like Berlin, and to a greater extent Europe. Reading history books or watching historical movies brings our surroundings to life. I definitely recommend reading some fiction or non-fiction books about Berlin. For non-fiction read an historical account about the Berlin Wall. Then walk the route and explore the street names you encounter. For fiction try “Alone in Berlin”, a great book about one man’s struggle against the Nazi regime. Or, watch the Sound of Music and visit Salzburg if you have the chance.