Back from vacation
Just got back from vacation last night. Fly thru ATL via Munich, Germany and of course was late getting to ATL and missed the connecting flight. So, we had to go thru the hassle of re-booking. However, we made it to our desired location about 4 hrs late with no luggage. The good news was that the people we rented from spoke fluent English and helped retrieve our luggage. I just wanted share some things form my trip. This was second trip to Germany. The first one wasn't for me it was to meet up w/wife and step-son after a WWII tour so they could see more of German countryside.
Most folks in the Bavaria region of Germany speak very good English, if prompted. We only got lost a few times in Austria, my fault of course. I prefer to travel without tour guides for various reasons. But, I also have bad senses of direction. So, this made for plenty of arguments. A trip that was supposed to bring us back together only seemed to widen the fault-line in a fragile marriage. There was not a day went by that we didn't argue. I just keep waiting a try not to think about the argument (quake) that will destroy us.
Alright enough of bad news. I got to see Innsbruck and Salzburg, Austria. Both were some of the most beautiful and clean cities I have ever been to. I went up to the Eagle's Nest in Berchesgaden, Germany. It was Hitler's guest house during the war. The most eye-opening part of the trip was the visit of Dachau. It was a huge concentration camp used in WWII. it still had the gas chambers and ovens. It is a very emotional place. My first emotion was sadness for all of the people dying for an evil cause. Towards the end my emotion turned into anger. How did the world not know millions of people were being exterminated? I think they did and turned a blind eye till guilt took over. We will one day pay for letting God's chosen people suffer so long.
The trip back was almost as bad. Delayed in ATL because of weather. But, the silver lining in the clouds was I got bumped and got comped 4 drinks and 400 bonus mile for a free trip. Anyhow, if those who have never been to the Bavaria area of Germany ever get a chance to go, I highly recommend it.
Most folks in the Bavaria region of Germany speak very good English, if prompted. We only got lost a few times in Austria, my fault of course. I prefer to travel without tour guides for various reasons. But, I also have bad senses of direction. So, this made for plenty of arguments. A trip that was supposed to bring us back together only seemed to widen the fault-line in a fragile marriage. There was not a day went by that we didn't argue. I just keep waiting a try not to think about the argument (quake) that will destroy us.
Alright enough of bad news. I got to see Innsbruck and Salzburg, Austria. Both were some of the most beautiful and clean cities I have ever been to. I went up to the Eagle's Nest in Berchesgaden, Germany. It was Hitler's guest house during the war. The most eye-opening part of the trip was the visit of Dachau. It was a huge concentration camp used in WWII. it still had the gas chambers and ovens. It is a very emotional place. My first emotion was sadness for all of the people dying for an evil cause. Towards the end my emotion turned into anger. How did the world not know millions of people were being exterminated? I think they did and turned a blind eye till guilt took over. We will one day pay for letting God's chosen people suffer so long.
The trip back was almost as bad. Delayed in ATL because of weather. But, the silver lining in the clouds was I got bumped and got comped 4 drinks and 400 bonus mile for a free trip. Anyhow, if those who have never been to the Bavaria area of Germany ever get a chance to go, I highly recommend it.
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