In 1933 just a few weeks after Adolf Hitler was appointed Reich Chancellor, a concentration camp for political prisoners was set up in Dachau. This camp became the prototype for all subsequent concentration camps. There were also 140 Subcamps around Dachau. What I learned was this camp was not originally for Jews but for those…

Today William and I left the security of our family who have lived in Germany for the last two years.  Marianna dropped us off at the Stuttgart train station, helped us buy our ticket and sent us on our way to Munchen.  We would need to change trains only once.  Walking towards the platform where…

Today Marianna and the kids went with us to the Black Forest.   Our agenda for the day: Ride the rodelbahn Tour the glass blowing shop Find the best Black Forest cake Look at the Cuckoo Clocks Do the Treetop Walk to view the woodlands of the Black Forest Our First stop was to see…

This morning when we woke up we decided it was time to slow down and get in a day of relaxation.  We started out with coffee and let me say up front I don’t think I am going to be able to enjoy American coffee when we return.  The coffee here is a step above!…

This morning Marianna took us to Strasbourg France.   The jewel of this city was the Lady of Strasbourg Cathedral built in 760.  Here are a few shots of the organ, stained glass windows, arches, and the astronomical clock. The city was a typical French city and the atmosphere was so relaxed.  People were riding…

We arrived in Stuttgart Germany this morning.  The flights couldn’t have gone better.  The flight from Charlotte to Atlanta was on time and the flight on to Stuttgart actually arrive 10 minutes early.   Marianna, my niece was there waiting on us when we cleared customers.   Here is the surprise we brought to her…

This post may seem to have little to do with our trip to Europe but it actually has everything to do with it. You see when William and I got married six years ago we shared a common dream – to travel, to explore and to adventure. There was just one small problem. William was…

William and I would like to invite you to share in our adventure as we Backpack Europe.  I have started this blog so while we are in Europe I can upload notes and pictures allowing you to follow along with us over the next few months.  We will be leaving for Germany on Sept. 13th where we…