An Attempt at Understanding Auschwitz
During our discussion with Adam about Auschwitz-Birkenau, I began to contemplate the significance of visiting and the reason for doing so. Growing up Jewish, the word Auschwitz had always been … Read More
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Thursday, Auschwitz-Birkenau
On our way to Auschwitz-Birkenau this morning, I was so nervous about what we might see that I felt queasy. However, my first impression was fairly neutral.The trees and old … Read More
Monuments and Memory Culture
The tour in the morning and afternoon in Kraków helped contextualize the Polish kingdom and Polish Jewry as well as reinforced the theme of memory culture. Early in the semester, … Read More
Memory Culture and Monuments in Krakow
The tour in the morning and afternoon in Kraków helped contextualize the Polish kingdom and Polish Jewry as well as reinforced the theme of memory culture. Early in the semester, … Read More
Anxieties & Appreciation in Frankfurt
With the commonly high rates of any traveller hoping and praying for smooth flying and easy transit, the chance of error and unpredictability is clearly very high and well assumed when … Read More
Frankfurt, Germany: Our Unexpected First Stop
Our travels began with a marathon through terminals A through Z. We were drenched, sleep-deprived, starved, and without luggage. But hey, when in Germany! After a couple of hours of … Read More
Transfer Glitch, a little time in Frankfurt
After a hectic 24 hours of travel (and a short nap) we all headed from the airport hotel to the heart of Frankfurt. It was there where we got to … Read More
Layover Extravaganza:Frankfurt 5/21/19
Our first day of this trip has been colored by stress, sweat, and adventure! A memorable experience, I truly enjoyed the layover in Frankfurt. We explored the downtown area of … Read More
Change of Plans- Frankfurt 5/21
A stressful workout running around Frankfurt airport resulted in a day lost in Krakow, but a day gained in this old, river-city of Frankfurt, Germany. Though jet-lagged, the seven of … Read More
Frankfurt Log 5-21-19
Our unexpected stay in Germany gave the class an opportunity to explore the city of Frankfurt. I was able to see the beautiful architecture of Römerberg, the historical market square. … Read More