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October 15th 2006
Published: January 17th 2007
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Hello Everyone! Three weeks left in Europe, one more week of traveling around with Alan, and two more weeks of doing absolutely nothing in Berlin but relaxing. In the one week left of touring we decided to squeeze in a few days in Krakow, a few days in Berlin (to give Alan a proper city tour), a couple nights in Heidelberg to visit a college friend of Alan’s, before ending back in Munich on th... Read Full Entry



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I am sorry that I wasn't able to update the blog to include all of the traveling adventures, but after returning to the US, experienced a big life change and needless to say the wherearewenow has changed to whereamInow. I had great adventures after Europe, especially in countries like Kenya and India - so if you want to know more, just ask. ... full info
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The Statues of Sodium Chloride at the Mines in WieliczkaThe Statues of Sodium Chloride at the Mines in Wieliczka
The Statues of Sodium Chloride at the Mines in Wieliczka
Now where is that bottle of Tequilla and lime?Now where is that bottle of Tequilla and lime?
Now where is that bottle of Tequilla and lime?
The Cathedral of SaltThe Cathedral of Salt
The Cathedral of Salt
It was hard to capture in a picture, but this room was entirely carved out of rock salt!
Inside the glass dome of the Reichstag in BerlinInside the glass dome of the Reichstag in Berlin
Inside the glass dome of the Reichstag in Berlin
Neue WacheNeue Wache
Neue Wache
Memorial to the victims of Fascism and Militarism
The TV TowerThe TV Tower
The TV Tower
Still has some pink spots left over from the World Cup decorations.
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial ChurchKaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
This church was bombed in WWII, but instead of rebuilding or tearing down, they left it as a memorial.
Checkpoint CharlieCheckpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie
Now quite the tourist attraction, Checkpoint Charlie was a crossing point between East and West Germany during the Cold War.
The Berlin CathedralThe Berlin Cathedral
The Berlin Cathedral
You never know what you might find in Berlin!You never know what you might find in Berlin!
You never know what you might find in Berlin!
Walking through a cemetery, we ended up in a back corner and found a pile of headstones that where removed from the grave site due to being old and damaged. In the background is a section of the Berlin Wall.
I Love Technology!I Love Technology!
I Love Technology!
Alan in computer heaven (hence his hands in keyboard mode). The graffiti covered plaque is on the house where the first computer was constructed.
Heidelberg CastleHeidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle
Well, just a small section of an older wall, but the blue sky was beautiful!
A view of Heidelberg from the castle hill A view of Heidelberg from the castle hill
A view of Heidelberg from the castle hill
A beer festival? Why not! A beer festival? Why not!
A beer festival? Why not!
Hanging with Christine and her boyfriend Chris in Heidelberg.
A view of the Neckar River in HeidelbergA view of the Neckar River in Heidelberg
A view of the Neckar River in Heidelberg
Paddleboats aren't as fun as they look when you have long legs and have to paddle up a current, but still was a little fun!Paddleboats aren't as fun as they look when you have long legs and have to paddle up a current, but still was a little fun!
Paddleboats aren't as fun as they look when you have long legs and have to paddle up a current, but still was a little fun!
Andy Warhol...you got nothing on the photo skills of Heather Jean!Andy Warhol...you got nothing on the photo skills of Heather Jean!
Andy Warhol...you got nothing on the photo skills of Heather Jean!
Ben getting creative at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
The Streets of PotsdamThe Streets of Potsdam
The Streets of Potsdam
And then the camera quit working...And then the camera quit working...
And then the camera quit working...
First time in Potsdam the battery died, second time there the camera quit working. We are sure the town is cursed!
New camera = new features!New camera = new features!
New camera = new features!
Playing with the camera's widescreen mode in the underground of Berlin.
Thank you for the b-day drinks Steffi!Thank you for the b-day drinks Steffi!
Thank you for the b-day drinks Steffi!



17th January 2007

Morgan
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Yea!!
Wow it looks like lots of fun!! Well i'm not sure how to email you guys right now but I just got engaged and I'm getting married on March 9th if you'll be in town I'd love to have you both there!! Ok well be safe and I love you both!!
17th January 2007

Mary (Mom) Wright
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Amazing... sobering... and fun...
Amazing and sobering history in Berlin. Great photos - the camera is such an imortant part of traveling... especially for us that are doing it vicariously through you. Thanks for the memories. Sounds like "we're" having fun in spite of the inconveniences that happen along the way. Love you!
17th January 2007

Laila
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Morgan's getting married!
First: cool blog. Second: let me know if you think you're going to make the wedding and want Fred and I to get a hotel room with two beds.
17th January 2007

PHil
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Hey guys good to hear from you again. Amazing photos. Great shot of the barbwire from Auschwitz very strong. Keep in touch, have safe travels.
17th January 2007

Wanda
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Hurry home!!!!!!
28th March 2008

Bekah
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Heart Breaking
The disgrace the people went through... When will it end
8th March 2009

Claire
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very interesting
I dont know you guys but im doing a report in school on the holocaust and i just want to tell you that i got some good informatoin from this site!

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