Monday, April 5, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Hello everyone,
This is our last night here in Germany. We are staying the night here in Koblenz. So far we have had a great time, but everyone is really wore out from everything we have done.
Sorry but Im not going to write much tonight because I want to get a good night's sleep before the flight tomorrow.
Im having some difficulties uploading pictures at the moment. But, we will see you tomorrow night in Indy.
Today we went to Cologne and saw the Cathedral and then walked around the city and had some shopping time. We then went back to the hotel and had a supper provided by the hotel.
More later.
Thanks everyone for following along and make sure to check back later after I post some of my favorite pictures from the trip. (I have taken a little over 2,500) hahaha
Landen Crews
This is our last night here in Germany. We are staying the night here in Koblenz. So far we have had a great time, but everyone is really wore out from everything we have done.
Sorry but Im not going to write much tonight because I want to get a good night's sleep before the flight tomorrow.
Im having some difficulties uploading pictures at the moment. But, we will see you tomorrow night in Indy.
Today we went to Cologne and saw the Cathedral and then walked around the city and had some shopping time. We then went back to the hotel and had a supper provided by the hotel.
More later.
Thanks everyone for following along and make sure to check back later after I post some of my favorite pictures from the trip. (I have taken a little over 2,500) hahaha
Landen Crews
Friday, April 2, 2010
Hello all,
Sorry about not being able to post last night. Our hotel was on the outskirts of Rothenburg and we didn't have access to internet. But that didn't stop us from having fun, despite what some kids thought. We started out the day by going to the Dachau Concentration Camp, which is located outside of Munich. Dachau was the first camp that the Nazi party had set up to hold people because of the over crowding of the prisons. We toured through a museum there and then toured the grounds. We were able to go through the barracks and then we were able to go through the gas chamber and crematorium. Needless to say, it was a pretty depressing visit, but everyone got a lot out of it. I think we often forget how easy we have it today in our world. But going to a place like that makes you appreciate our freedoms. Well on that note, we then got on the bus and Peter, our bus driver, made us some sausages. Once back on the bus we headed to Rothenburg, which is one of the oldest cities in Germany. We walked around the old city and did some shopping. Once we gathered back up, we went to our hotel which was in the suburbs of Rothenburg. It was a really small farming community, you could smell manure right out of the windows (not kidding). For supper last night, we ate at a German restaurant near our hotel.
Today we are in Heidelberg, but a lot of places are closed due to it being Good Friday. We are staying in a small hotel tonight that is in the middle of the forest. If were lucky, hopefully they will have indoor plumbing, running water and American toilet paper.
Landen Crews
(first two pictures by Katie Wetherell)
Sorry about not being able to post last night. Our hotel was on the outskirts of Rothenburg and we didn't have access to internet. But that didn't stop us from having fun, despite what some kids thought. We started out the day by going to the Dachau Concentration Camp, which is located outside of Munich. Dachau was the first camp that the Nazi party had set up to hold people because of the over crowding of the prisons. We toured through a museum there and then toured the grounds. We were able to go through the barracks and then we were able to go through the gas chamber and crematorium. Needless to say, it was a pretty depressing visit, but everyone got a lot out of it. I think we often forget how easy we have it today in our world. But going to a place like that makes you appreciate our freedoms. Well on that note, we then got on the bus and Peter, our bus driver, made us some sausages. Once back on the bus we headed to Rothenburg, which is one of the oldest cities in Germany. We walked around the old city and did some shopping. Once we gathered back up, we went to our hotel which was in the suburbs of Rothenburg. It was a really small farming community, you could smell manure right out of the windows (not kidding). For supper last night, we ate at a German restaurant near our hotel.
Today we are in Heidelberg, but a lot of places are closed due to it being Good Friday. We are staying in a small hotel tonight that is in the middle of the forest. If were lucky, hopefully they will have indoor plumbing, running water and American toilet paper.
Landen Crews
(first two pictures by Katie Wetherell)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Neuschwanstein and Munich!
Hello to those in the U.S.
Today we started out by going on a three hour bus ride to the most southern part of Germany and going to Neuschwanstein Castle. It lies right next to the Austrian - German border. It was built by King Ludwig II but he unfortunately died as soon as he built. Im guessing that would be my luck too. As soon as I would build some nice castle, something bad would happen. It was a very impressive because of where it was in the Alps and to see how they built it is still a marvel to me. We started off by taking a 30 minutes hike up the mountain to get to the castle and then we had a tour of the castle. Inside the castle, it was as amazing on the inside as it was on the outside. Every little detail of the castle was perfect. But we had to be reminded several times (in mean German accent) not to take pictures or to touch the statues.
Next, we went back to Munich and picked up a tour guide for our bus. She guided us around the city and showed us all of the cool places around Germany. After the tour, we went to the mall and ate at a german "buffet." After dinner, we were able to walk around the town for a little bit and shop and get some souvenirs.
Finally we ended the night by going back to the hotel and hanging around before finally going to sleep.
I have to say so far, this trip has been a blast. Sorry mom, but I'm not quite ready to come home just yet.
Landen Crews
Today we started out by going on a three hour bus ride to the most southern part of Germany and going to Neuschwanstein Castle. It lies right next to the Austrian - German border. It was built by King Ludwig II but he unfortunately died as soon as he built. Im guessing that would be my luck too. As soon as I would build some nice castle, something bad would happen. It was a very impressive because of where it was in the Alps and to see how they built it is still a marvel to me. We started off by taking a 30 minutes hike up the mountain to get to the castle and then we had a tour of the castle. Inside the castle, it was as amazing on the inside as it was on the outside. Every little detail of the castle was perfect. But we had to be reminded several times (in mean German accent) not to take pictures or to touch the statues.
Next, we went back to Munich and picked up a tour guide for our bus. She guided us around the city and showed us all of the cool places around Germany. After the tour, we went to the mall and ate at a german "buffet." After dinner, we were able to walk around the town for a little bit and shop and get some souvenirs.
Finally we ended the night by going back to the hotel and hanging around before finally going to sleep.
I have to say so far, this trip has been a blast. Sorry mom, but I'm not quite ready to come home just yet.
Landen Crews
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Hello to you all,
Today was more of a relaxing day than other days. We started out by having breakfast at the hotel. Most of the us were excited because it had eggs and sausage and gave them a reminder of a breakfast we were used too. We then got on the bus and went to Nuremburg. I really like Dresden yesterday, but to be honest, I though Nuremberg was like Dresden on steroids. It had very similar architecture but there was a lot more then activity in the whole town. Once we got there, our tour guide took us on a quick tour of the city. After that, we then had some free time on our own. There we were able to shop around at the markets and look at the beautiful city. We spent a couple of hours there just hanging out in the city. After that, we went to Zeppelin Field. Which was where Hitler would have his famous Nuremburg rallies. At these rallies, 200,000 people would come to hear Hitler speak. Even though this place stood for something bad, it was a sobering feeling being where one the world's most powerful people gave his speeches to his followers.
After this, we hopped back on a bus and went to Munich. We ate dinner at a restaurant in Munich and had sausages, sour kraut, and potatoes. I think for most part, everyone only ate the sausage and potatoes. We then went back to the hotel and hung out for the night. We went on a walk and then came back to watch the soccer game of Munich playing Manchester United. Which was being played in Munich at the time. We watched the game with a couple of very devoted German soccer fans and they nonetheless were excited when they won.
Landen Crews
Today was more of a relaxing day than other days. We started out by having breakfast at the hotel. Most of the us were excited because it had eggs and sausage and gave them a reminder of a breakfast we were used too. We then got on the bus and went to Nuremburg. I really like Dresden yesterday, but to be honest, I though Nuremberg was like Dresden on steroids. It had very similar architecture but there was a lot more then activity in the whole town. Once we got there, our tour guide took us on a quick tour of the city. After that, we then had some free time on our own. There we were able to shop around at the markets and look at the beautiful city. We spent a couple of hours there just hanging out in the city. After that, we went to Zeppelin Field. Which was where Hitler would have his famous Nuremburg rallies. At these rallies, 200,000 people would come to hear Hitler speak. Even though this place stood for something bad, it was a sobering feeling being where one the world's most powerful people gave his speeches to his followers.
After this, we hopped back on a bus and went to Munich. We ate dinner at a restaurant in Munich and had sausages, sour kraut, and potatoes. I think for most part, everyone only ate the sausage and potatoes. We then went back to the hotel and hung out for the night. We went on a walk and then came back to watch the soccer game of Munich playing Manchester United. Which was being played in Munich at the time. We watched the game with a couple of very devoted German soccer fans and they nonetheless were excited when they won.
Landen Crews
Dresden (Day 3)
First of all sorry about not being able to post last night. We did not have access to internet. But don't worry, all is good with us here. Yesterday we left Berlin and headed straight to Dresden. It was nice to get out of the city and see a little bit more of the German country side. We started out by getting on the Autobahn. But don't worry, we were going normal speeds. Once we got to Dresden, also referred to as the "Florence on the Elbe" we stopped off in the center of the city to get a quick bite to eat and refresh a little bit before we started a guided bus tour of the city. We were then led around the city with our guide Heidi who lived in Dresden. The city is really beautiful with lots of really awesome German architecture. Most of the city was destroyed in World War II. But most of the city is being rebuilt and the old church has been refurbished in the town's center which was definitely a highlight of the city. We saw some of the more historic buildings, castles and churches of the city. Next we went to the Neues Grunes Gewolbe (New Green Vault) which housed many of the treasures of King August the Strong (King of Poland.)
Afterwards we had some free time to do whatever we wanted. Some of us went to a local bakery and others went to restaurants and an ice cream shop. Finally after the day was over we went to the hotel in Freital and settled down for the night. Some of the students and parents sat down and played a little black jack. We even played a few games with a German student who worked there. Mrs. Weir also said it was her first time playing Blackjack but she was a little too good for it to be her first time. . . how do you say hustler in German?
Tuesday we are heading to Nuremburg and then Munich.
More later,
Landen Crews
Afterwards we had some free time to do whatever we wanted. Some of us went to a local bakery and others went to restaurants and an ice cream shop. Finally after the day was over we went to the hotel in Freital and settled down for the night. Some of the students and parents sat down and played a little black jack. We even played a few games with a German student who worked there. Mrs. Weir also said it was her first time playing Blackjack but she was a little too good for it to be her first time. . . how do you say hustler in German?
Tuesday we are heading to Nuremburg and then Munich.
More later,
Landen Crews
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