Expectations were high as we left the picturesque city of Salzburg, Austria to drive to Bavarian village towns in Germany. Earlier that week, on a bicycle tour to see the Sound of Music filming sights, we were informed that the opening sequence of the film – a famous scene in movie history filled with striking images […]
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My Grandfather’s Journey back to Germany
May 6, 2013
In 1953, a recently married 21 year old from Tower City, Pennsylvania graduated from trade school. Life was good and his future was taking shape. His priorities were clear…find a good paying job in his trade, save some money for a house, and most importantly do everything he could to prepare and provide for his […]
Cycling through Berlin
December 10, 2012
My first time visiting Berlin, Germany was in September of this year. The city is dynamic and we had a wonderful time. Of course I learned about World War II and the aftermath of it throughout my studies, but actually visiting a city that has all that history makes it an incredibly powerful experience. And […]
July 19, 2013
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