Early morning start to Frankfurt Airport for our 8:35 am departure. I think everyone is ready to go home.
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Day 19 October 18th
Last morning in Berlin. Packing and organizing before our 13:04 train ride to Frankfurt today. A nearly five hour train ride brings out the meme war of 2019. Final night in Frankfurt Dinner at Pizzeria Donna Terra and a Surprise.
Day 18 October 17th
Today we visited the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp in Oranienburg just outside Berlin. While this camp largely was used for political prisoners and not as many Jewish people it will give the students a very good understanding of the Nazi persecution in Europe. After that we visited the East Side Gallery where sections of the WallContinue reading “Day 18 October 17th”
Day 17 October 16th
Return of dreary fall weather today rainy and cool. Luckily we are spending part of our Day on the museum island. Students were able to see five different museum exhibits. The Pergamon which houses the Ishtar gate and other Babylonian artifacts. The old museum which has a wonderful collection of Greek, Etruscan and Roman items.Continue reading “Day 17 October 16th”
Day 16 October 15th
First full day in Berlin started rather interesting. As students were waiting for our time to go into the Reichstag (parliament) building a few came across some gypsies who were supposedly collecting money for deaf children. The thoughtful kids they are, went to their purses/bags to give a donation when the gypsies grabbed in theirContinue reading “Day 16 October 15th”
Day 15 October 14th
Final good bye at train station. See you again in 6 months in Indy. Heading to Berlin. First Evening in Berlin We arrived at 2:10 pm in Berlin after a 4 hour train ride across Germany. After time to unpack and relax we ventured out into the city for some dinner. We took a leisurelyContinue reading “Day 15 October 14th”
Day 14 October 13th
Last full day in Cologne trips to Drachenfels and the Netherlands. Quality time with host families, laundry, last minute buying, and packing of course.
Day 13 October 12th
Free day with partners. Some of the students visited the Flora Gardens and then all met for a good bye dinner get together at 5 pm.
Day 12 October 11th
Free fun day for everyone to shop, explore and hang out. Mr. Ervin and Mrs. Westerhouse received a tour of the new school building.
Day 11 October 10th
Visit to the Police training facility in Brühl. We learned about the 100 men police ready unit. The state of North Rhine Westphalia has a total of 18 ready police units of which 3 are in the Cologne area. Cologne has also 3 technical tactical units .