The train to Budapest was a doozy but a heck of a lot better then our last night train. As soon as we boarded we attempted to fall asleep. O, and did I mention we got to share a lovely train bathroom with the entire car? Once we arrived in Budapest we dropped off our… Read More Budapest – Views, Spas, and Flatbreads
The next stop on our trip was Krakow Poland. Why Krakow? This city on the rise is located just over an hour away from Auschweitz. A site that has been on our bucket list for a while. After a quick breakfast in Prague we boarded our 7 hour long train for Krakow. As soon as… Read More Krakow – Pottery, Pierogis, and Fire Breathing Dragons
The next day we woke up early and headed across town for our ride to Auschwitz. On the ride over they showed us a documentary on the holocaust, revealing photos we had never seen before. Once we arrived in Auschwitz we were led on a guided tour through the original camp, referred to as Auschwitz… Read More Auschwitz
Our next stop on our trip east was Prague, Czech Republic. We woke up and had our great European breakfast for the last time then boarded a train that did not have enough seats for the first 2 hours. We sat on our luggage in a hallway of the train along with many other passengers.… Read More Prague – Bridges, Trdelniks and Garlic Cheese Sauce
M has officially half way done with his Masters in France! Big accomplishment! A Master’s alone is not easy but tackling tough subjects in your second language is a whole new level. He has worked hard to overcome cultural differences, language barriers and long papers. So now we are celebrating with a trip to a… Read More Berlin – Broken Walls, Memorials, and Gates
Following Salzburg we took a quick train to Munich Germany. With a short visit in Munich we quickly dropped off our luggage at the hotel and headed to Dachau. Dachau was the first concentration camp during WW2. A work camp that nearly turned into a death camp. It was liberated before any of the gas… Read More Munich & Zurich – Hofbräuhaus, Dachau, and Brats
For a while there have been rumors of a wanderlust gene. Apparently some people have a sense of travel and adventure in their DNA. It is quit possible that my family has this gene. Last January my cousin took part in a semester at sea. She traveled from the West coast to Hawaii, all around… Read More Salzburg – Do Re Me, Salt Mines, and Motzart
