Today alternated between light and heavy, and very heavy and light again. After a yummy and plentiful breakfast, we met our Munich guide, Michael, who dazzled, educated, impersonated, deejayed and left us all gobsmacked by the end of his time with us. He gave us a little background on Germany, Bavaria and Munich, introduced how Hitler came to power in Munich at a specific moment in time.
He was entertaining and really taught us a few things. We then stood in the town square and watched the famous glockenspiel at 11am. Then it was time for lunch with lots of options all around the square: bratwurst, goulash, burgers, pretzels and a good lunch was had by all. We also got the chance to enjoy some local “color.”
Then it was off to Dachau. Each seventh grader will likely process the visit with family differently. It was somber, solemn and very moving. Mr. Lechner shared some ritual with students to commemorate the dead and students responded with solemnity and introspection. If there is such a thing as a great visit to such a site, this was a great opportunity.
To lighten the mood, we went to BMW Welt where students got to sit in vehicles and shop! Since all of Munich is closed on Sundays and therefore there is no shopping, we made up for that at BMW.
Then it was off to dinner via Munich metro. Another German meal and a metro ride back to our hotel! What a day!!
Head's Up, Kathleen McNamara 