Trip to Germany

This past Saturday Lindsey and I took the train to Koln, Germany for the day. It was a great day trip. Once we got to the train station we sent around an hour trying to figure out where the Nazi museum was that we wanted to go to. It didn't help that neither one of us knew any German and the street to get to the museum changed names four times. It was worth the confusion though. The people at there were nice and spoke English and got us step up with audio guides to understand all the German descriptions. In the basement there were the cells that they held Jewish prisoners and the to be investigated in. They were originally build to house 1 or 2 people but towards the end of the war had over 20 people in them. Walls of the cells were filled with carvings and messages  of the prisoners. I captured a great photo of a name and date carved into the wall. The upper levels of the museum displayed the history of the Nazi take over of Koln and what happened to the Jewish in the areas.

After the museum we did some shopping. We found a gummy bear place that made them in all sorts of shapes and flavors. Even the containers were themed. Lindsey picked some up of the beer shaped ones for people back home. I picked up some Snickers for Katie Rose.

The whole time on the train all I could think of was Sheldon Copper and his little song, "You forgot your flash drive" and "Soft Kitty". He would be proud of all the time we spent on the train. It was a great trip.

Packing for home is a challenge that is bittersweet. I don't want to leave this historic city, but I am excited to go back to Chicago and see my friends.

Au Revoir!

Nice Long To-do List and Trip To Koln

Last days of my trip coming closer, which means final time. I have a nice little/long to-do list. Only three items on the list, but the total pages adds up to twenty! I'm so happy that the two big papers are in groups and I don't have to do them on my own. One is my sustainability paper on a sustainable restaurant idea, which isn't going to be that hard to do, its just getting all the ideas down on paper and powerpoint. The other paper is on the United Kingdom, French society, and our each personal landmark. Both are daunting tasks to undergo and I'll be so happy when I finish them.

On Saturday Lindsey and I are going to Koln. It will be a great day to be able to see the Nazi prison camp and a beautiful cathedral. Two different sites, but both are momentous and glorious in their own right. Can't wait to go to Germany for the first time, but not the last time.