Another day of emotion and movement: we woke up in Bastogne, Belgium and are headed to sleep in Cologne, Germany. After a yummy breakfast at our hotel, we learned all about the Battle of the Bulge and why Bastogne is considered “a very American city.” Our guide, Henri, was 9 years old when the battle was fought. He told stories that included German soldiers taking over his household and his father’s death as a result of shrapnel. He told amazing stories and gave his first hand account of the events to the students, an amazing gift.

We said goodbye to Henri and headed off to lunch with many, many choices in Bastogne! We then visited the Musée de Piconrue and after that, we were off in mid-afternoon to Cologne, Germany, a three hour bus ride.

We arrived to our hotel, checked in and freshened up before heading out to visit the Cathedral and have a typical German meal.

Upon our departure from dinner, we happened enjoyed a local brass band creating a little commotion in a town square!

Tomorrow, we have another early call to be on a bullet train to Nuremburg! Onward!