I saw this on the outside of an old castle in Munich. I’m not sure that a statue of a dragon scaling the building up into my bedroom would inspire too many nice dreams.
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Germany – Sweet dreams
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009Germany – Arbeit Macht Frei
Monday, July 6th, 2009
The gate outside Dachau reads “Arbeit Macht Frei” or Work Brings Freedom. Although no prisoners entered throught this gate, it is symbolic of the tragic and ironic struggle of all those were imprisoned behind its walls. The memorial only stands today because of the tireless effort of it’s survivors, thousands walk through it everyday so that we will not forget.
Germany – The gas chamber of Dachau
Sunday, May 24th, 2009
A chill went down my spine when I walked into the Dachau concentration camp near Munich. The words “Arbiet Macht Frei” or in English “Work brings freedom” are written on the entrance gate to the camp. No one knows how many souls perished in the gas chamber, but throughout the years many of the fixtures in the chamber have been stolen by visitors. It’s a place that does not make much sense at any point in time.
Germany – A few days in Munich
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
At the Biergartens in Munich they sell beer in quantities that most countries use to sell gasoline. Walking through the biergartens at about four in the afternoon we found all different types of people sitting at picnic tables enjoying a beer. In case anyone didn’t know you can click on any picture to enlarge it!
Germany – A child’s perspective recaptured
Saturday, April 11th, 2009
After all the years this man recaptured the eyes and smile of a child as he looked up at the world around him in wonderment.