Day 5

Today we are headed to the Dachau Concentration Camp - S2 Train- bus-and much walking took us through the camp, the paths the prisoners walked, through the crematorium and around the memorial sites. 

Where we live, the word "camp" congers up ideas of parties, hunting and fun in the woods. 

That is not the case here. Camp here is oppression, torture, dehumanization, fear, cruelty, and indiscrible heart wrenching acts of terror. 

This memorial was constructed as a tribute to those who suffered, died and as a reminder to never let this happen again. In sites that once represented shear torture, now stand religious memorials of varying denominations. And built as praise to God for the end to Dachau. This Catholic one was built for the thousands of polish who lost their lives. 

It is a reminder to each of us how cruel mankind can be - May God forgive us. 

Now on to Kloster Andechs - a monestary that claims to have actual pieces of the crown of thorns from Jesus crucifixion. And also a brewery. 

And the best meal of the trip with a few that is second to none!  Klostergasthof!

We are

So grateful for the beautiful sunny day to explore more of Germany!!

Bus - train and headed "home" to rest and start again tomorrow....