Geisa, Germany

We had an opportunity to take a few days to stay in a renovated castle in Geisa, a sleepy little German village on the former East/West border during the Cold War. It was very beautiful. Words cannot describe it.

Point Alpha --- Geisa, Germany

We had an awesome opportunity to visit Point Alpha (the border between East and West Germany during the Cold War). I learned a great deal about the area and Cold War that I didn't know. The exhibit at Point Alpha is one of the best Cold War exhibits I have ever experiences. The staff there are amazing and very knowledgeable. It was truly amazing.

Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp

As I walked through the concentration camp memorial of Bergen-Belsen I was flooded with emotions. Emotions of sadness and anger. The entire time it rained while we were there as if the angels up above were still weeping for those who perished during this horrible time.

Auf Wiedersehen Bremen...Day #8

Early morning walk to say Auf Wiedersehen to Bremen.

Bremerhaven & Bremen --- Day#7

Today we took the train to Bremerhaven to see Europe's fourth largest seaport and automobile hub. Afterwards we experienced a guided tour of Bremen before participating in a tour of Beck's Brewery. Tomorrow we head out to Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp and then to the village of Geisa.

Bremen, Germany --- Day #6

Today we got a chance to visit the school Hermann-Bose Gymnassium.  While we were there we were able to visit with teachers and students. Afterwards, we discussed environmental issues with the UMWELT BILDUNG about environmental education in Bremen. Lastly, we were given some free time to walk around and see the sights of Bremen. Hope you like them as much as I.

Remembering the Past...

Throughout all of Germany (except Bavaria) there are these little cobble plaques outside of homes and busineses. Each plaque has the name of the person who use to live there and where deported by the Nazis. It also tells you which camp they were sent to.