It is so refreshing as an artist to see someone who can truly inspire you, delight you and lighten your heart. Ennio Marchetto is just such a pop sensation, who has captivated the modern scene by using so ingeniously simple things such as paper, velcro and playback so entertainingly. Tickets to see Ennio were a surprise gift to Christoph for our one-year anniversary. A 30-minute bike ride through the Tiergarten after Chris was finished with work put us smack dab in the middle of the Government Quarter, where a tent has been erected for summer performances. Behind us was the Chancellery and beside us the Reichstag. When we arrived, Chris finally learned of this closely guarded surprise, and I am happy to say that, for once, I was able to delight him.

I guess the whole bike-riding thing, the low population density, and the abundance of vegetation in a city this size are not the only reasons to love Berlin. For once, I am able to go and see things that I have wanted to see for a long time without huge amounts of effort. Ennio is just another reminder of why Chris was so smart to have wanted so badly to move us here. I trusted him, and that is paying off.

Here is a clip of Ennio. If he is near you, I very, very strongly suggest seeing him.