Allee

Parting Point

This is where we said our goodbyes. We did it in a manly fashion, with a firm handshake followed by a hug that observed the appropriate distance and which lasted for not too long. And then I headed up to the U-Bahn and he headed down to the S-Bahn. I hate goodbyes. But I know that goodbyes are necessary for us to meet again. And meeting again is what friends do. Looking back, I can't recall whether I took this photograph because I had a feeling that this would be where we would say our goodbyes or because of the curious sight of the man using an umbrella even though he was sheltered. Maybe it was both.