Dachau and Sunday Shopping

Trip Start Jul 04, 2008
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Trip End Jul 29, 2008


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Sunday, July 13, 2008

Today we saw 'that side' of Germany - Dachau Concentration Camp.  It was the first in Germany but it's not a death camp as such. All death camps, such as Auschwitz, are outside of built up areas because they require a vast amount of space to dispose of their dead. Our fantastic guide, Robert, not only drew on his knowledge as a historian but gave insight into the emotions of the modern day German. For example the visitor center has been left half finished for 20 years because it may not be considered right to sell a bottle of water and make money out of such a place. However, visiting Dachau is meant to be a positive experience. It's not a camp but rather a memorial with the main theme from the survivors being 'never again'.

Following this we went into the city for a little Sunday shopping only to discover all Munich has to offer at this time of the week is a cross-dressing parade! Luckily St Michael's (an amazingly beautiful church) was just around the corner and open for confessions. With our recent insight into the degeneration of society we thought it was only fitting to light a candle and attempt some salvation. Upon "donating" for a "candle" I was in awe of the Catholic church's ability to turn a profit - candles are no longer made of wax but are re-usable plastic look-a-likes with a wick.

From there is was back to our hotel via the train and then onto the local Beer Garden for dinner. While our actual waitress did not speak English - one of the chefs knew enough to save us from ordering cold entrees for our dinner. Again, in the spirit of travel and discovery, Grace and I went for the very German Cardon Blue - with a icy cold, extremely small (200mL) beer.

Tomorrow it's an early start and a two hour drive to Nufgkjsdkusb Castle (I have no idea how to spell it - but it does start with an 'N').

Cheers,

Pat & Grace
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Sean on Nov 15, 2009 at 12:53AM

I can only hope that you comment about "degeneration" was in reference to Dachau, and not the cross dressers parade. It's interesting that you had the honour of seeing a place of human repression and depravity on the same day as witnessing a celebration of individuality and freedom in the form of a parade. To each his / her own - and live and let live - and hopes that these concepts continue to flourish world wide.
Cheers.

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