Auschwitz

Auschwitz Concentration Camp

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March 13th 2009
Geo: 50.0432, 19.2695We were initially unsure about whether to go to Auschwitz. We knew it would be awful and depressing. But in the end we felt we should go. We made the hour and a half trip. And it was awful and depressing. We opted to walk ourselves through the camp. They have it set up with information in many of the 'blocks' or buildings that housed the prisoners. I knew what ... read more

Europe » Poland

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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of ... ... read more