Dachau, Germany
After seeing Neuschwanstein, an unbelievably beautiful structure built by man, Dachau is the exact opposite where we see the place of unbelievable acts of evil. The words on the fence of the first photo states that “work will make you free.” That’s the impression people were given as well as that they were going to be able to shower in the room that ultimately led to their death in the gas chambers. You can see where the “shower heads” were placed. Their wooden bunks had no slats separating them so literally hundreds of prisoners tried to rest. The photo of people over the barbed wire fence depicts how some made the choice when their life would end rather than wait for the unknown fate they faced. It was a sobering experience. I learned that every German student is required to visit the camps as they believe that only through education can they ensure that this will never happen again. Although we didn’t formerly take a guided tour, we attached ourselves to a fantastic Australian guide whose knowledge of the history gave insights we appreciated hearing.
We are currently staying with Col. Martha McSally. Today we are heading to Switzerland.
