Our trip to Europe was amazing! The time we spent there was filled excitement, fun, and learning that provided me with memories that will last a lifetime. On this trip, we learned a little about the cultures of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. We were able to experience their food, currency, and language. (I can now say thank you in about 5 different languages!) We also learned about the architecture and history of each city we visited. But the most influential part for me, was watching Soviet films of when they liberated concentrations camp. Watching those scenes after walking around Auschwitz- seeing the actual barracks men and women "lived" in or viewing the piles of hair that was cut from the women- was overwhelming. It’s one thing to learn about the Holocaust in history class, or seeing pictures in a book, it’s another thing to stand in a room where thousands of people were gassed. But we did have a lot of fun as well. My two favorite memories involve simply hanging out with our group. On St. Patty’s day, we went out to eat in the Jewish quarter in Krakow. It was so much fun to sit with and talk with each other about what we had seen and experienced. My second favorite memory is when our group went for a night boat ride in Prague. We were able to enjoy the beauty of Prague lit up, as well as enjoy the time spent with friends. There is so much value in experiencing something new and different and I encourage everyone to travel if they get the chance.
Hello, daughter #2. Glad to know you had a great trip and you are back safe and sound!