Scenes along the Danube riverfront. 1. Parliament building. 2. Shoe memorial representing Jews who were thrown into the river in WWII.
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Controversial Monument
There are plans to unveil a monument representing Germany forcing Hungary into supporting Nazism in WWII. The monument is controversial as critics say it is a misrepresentation of history and that Hungary needs to also take responsibility. These are pictures from the protest outside where the monument will be built.
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Germany
Scenes from Sachsenhausen concentration camp. 1. Bathroom. 2. Mass killing area where guards would line people up and shoot them. 3. Description of Station Z and the layout. 4. Remains of Station Z today, specifically the cremation ovens used to dispose of the bodies.
A Glimpse Into Berlin’s Past
1. Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. 2. Berlin Wall remains
What Germany Did Right
Itinerary: Day 1: Cologne Days 2-6: Romantic Road- Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nordlingen, Augsburg, Fussen Days 7-9: Munich Days 10-13: Berlin and Potsdam RTW Trip 2014: Peru→ Chile → Argentina → Antarctica → Argentina → Uruguay → Argentina→ Chile→ England → Morocco → Spain → France → Belgium → Netherlands → Germany → Czech Republic → Austria → … Continue reading What Germany Did Right
Remembering Family
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the D-day Normandy invasion, Tim and I want to honor those in our family who fought in WWII. 1. Tim’s grandpa Kubichek. 2. One of Tim’s grandfathers and his friends during the war. 3. Tim’s grandpa Iselin. 4. My great uncle Herman who fought in the Normandy invasion.
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the D-day Normandy invasion, Tim and I want to honor those in our family who fought in WWII. 1. Tim’s grandpa Kubichek. 2. One of Tim’s grandfathers and his friends during the war. 3. Tim’s grandpa Iselin. 4. My great uncle Herman who fought in the Normandy invasion.
Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach. 1. An old jeep. 2. Men in old WWII uniforms. 3. The American memorial cemetery. 4. The aircraft we saw land and take off again.
Northern France- A little bit of luxury and a lot of canned food
Itinerary: Day 1: Carcassonne, France Days 2-4: Nice Day 5: Avignon Days 6-8: Lyon Days 9-11: Paris Days 12-13: Loire Valley Day 14: Rouen Day 15: Bayeux Day 16: Mont St Michel RTW Trip 2014: Peru→ Chile → Argentina → Antarctica → Argentina → Uruguay → Argentina→ Chile→ England → Morocco → Spain → France → … Continue reading Northern France- A little bit of luxury and a lot of canned food
Our 21st Century Odyssey 