To remind, but also to warn

This memorial at Dachau carries, for me, a stronger message than "never again" does. The strange glow at the bottom was caused by the angle of the sun into my lens; I thought the photo would be ruined, but it turns out I like the effect.

Ups and downs, but definitely mostly ups

June 21st 2005
Grüße Gott! I read, but had forgotten, that this is how German-speakers in Bayern (Bavaria) and Austria say "hello", so it was quite disorienting at first since I had come to expect, and had practiced, "Guten Morgen" (good morning) or "Guten Tag" (good day) as used in the north. Now I think I have the hang of "Grüße Gott" (which literally means, "greet God") as well. In fact, I think I have ... read more

Europe » Germany » Bavaria » Munich

As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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