Still had some amazing weather - most days in the 28 - 30 C range... appreciated the A/C in the car and rooms.
On our way to Dresden we saw a sign for Terazin - the Nazi concentration camp from WWII. We made the detour and headed to the parking area about 15 m off the highway. This was also called "Theresienstadt" and we caught an English tour to learn of huge numbers of Jews, professionals, gypsies, etc who were held 60-90 prisoners in small, packed rooms often before being sent off to Auschwitz.
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| The lie "work makes you free" |
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| Jewish Cemetary |
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| This was the small fortress used to hold prisoners, a much large one nearby. |
Then on to Dresden and found our Hostel, checked in and walked the 15 minutes to the main square where there was a Potato and fall festival set up. Found some dinner in the mall (Galerie) and back to shower and sleep, however with no AC, it was hot.
Next day we took the S-bahn to town, climbed the stairs to the Cathedral tower for an amazing view of the city. Lots of walking after a Starbuck's coffee to the Palace where we toured the Green Hall which contained many artifacts from Royal collections.
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| Frauenkirche |
Then on to Frauenkirche, for a half hour service as I wanted to hear the pipe organ! Then on to a very expensive burger dinner and it clouded up and started to rain with gusty winds. It felt good to cool off.
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| Royal Palace, Dresden |
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| Semper Opera House, Dresden |
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