so today was unexpected. We decided to take a trip out to Dachau, which is about 30 minutes on the train from central Munich and then a short bus ride. Obviously, we all learned about the Nazis in history class, and most have seen Schindlers List, and maybe some extra reading. Nothing could prepare me for what I saw at Dachau. What was done there was unimaginable, terribly moving and emotionally draining. We went through the barracks, saw the crematorium and even walked through the mass murder gas chamber that was disguised as a shower. I just don't understand how people can do this to one another. I always knew I was lucky to have the family, friends and things I do but standing there, as thousands of people did before and during the war, and as millions have done since was so real and unforgettably moving. Given this and the last week in Africa, every day, I realize more and more just how lucky lucky is. Wow...
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I'm glad to hear that you made it to Munich safely, but wow, I can imagine how sad this must've been.
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