Yearly Archives: 2016



Marienplatz
June 22 – Munich / Day 9 Munich was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria. For many years it was a focal point in the salt trade. Salt was considered “white gold” in many parts of Germany in much the same way cotton was […]

June 22 – Munich





Buchenwald
June 19 Buchenwald There is a massive difference between hearing and reading about something and actually setting foot and seeing it for yourself. The power behind the horrors of the holocaust and concentration camps is tenfold compared to the Holocaust and World War II museums I have visited in America. […]

June 19 Buchenwald – Erfurt


June 18, 2016 Danie Blue The morning started differently than the others. Instead of a breakfast at the hostel, our group had nothing planned until 10:30 a.m., so we went out to different cafes in Wittenberg. It was a good cultural experience to learn restaurant manners and etiquette. Afterwards, we […]

June 18 – Torgau



June 17 – Halle – Leipzig Anna Flowers Today started really early … we ate breakfast at 7 am and were off by 8. After breakfast, we drove to Halle and after a quick look around took a guided tour around the city. We saw churches, sculptures, a cool garden, […]

June 17 – Halle – Leipzig



June 15 – Berlin After a restful night in the hostel and a delicious German breakfast, our full day in Berlin began with a bus tour. The clear delineation of the Cold War’s East and West Berlin was evident as we wove through the city streets. Some of the Wall’s […]

Berlin – June 15



GERMANY ODYSSEY Monday, June 13: 10:15 AM: We left from the church parking lot at 10:55 AM to travel to Atlanta. That is early when the flight to Istanbul does not depart until 10:45 PM. This day has some ‘firsts’ to it. Thomas and Muriel Irvin had never before driven […]

Arrived Safe: June 13 – 14