Exploring Dachau: Unveiling History in Bavaria's Heartland

Welcome to Munich, Germany

In this episode of Rory and Sage Worldclass, the family explores Munich, Germany. They begin their adventure by trying traditional Bavarian foods, such as Bavarian pretzels, Wiener Schnitzel, and apple strudel with vanilla ice cream. The city of Munich is located in the German state of Bavaria, known for its rich history and cultural heritage.

A Day of Life Maintenance

The family takes a day off from exploring to focus on "life maintenance." They spend the day in the hotel lobby, getting some school work done and doing laundry. While waiting for their laundry, they engage in some exercise and take the time to learn about the area. Sage even practices a new hairstyle on Rory. Afterward, they head out to try more Bavarian food and pick up some essentials from a local shop. Dad also gets a haircut before continuing their journey.

Visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp

The family takes a train and a bus to visit the Dachau Concentration Camp, located about 40 minutes outside of Munich. They acknowledge the seriousness of the visit and the history they will encounter at the camp. Dachau was the first concentration camp in Germany and originally intended for political prisoners during World War II.

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Upon arrival, they show their vaccination cards at the entry gate and begin exploring the grounds. They visit the main office and the roll call area, where the prisoners were counted every morning and evening. They also see the guard shacks, where the guards ensured that no one escaped.

Within the concentration camp, there was a separate prison camp for political prisoners. The family visits a museum that provides detailed history about Dachau. They see artifacts taken from the prisoners upon their arrival and learn about the harsh treatment they endured. The prisoners' uniforms were often ill-fitting, and they were forced into hard labor.

Walking through the barrack replicas, they imagine the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions that prisoners lived in. The buildings were eventually destroyed after World War II due to infestation and disease.

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Memorials and Crematorium

The family pays their respects at various memorials dedicated to the lives lost at Dachau. The Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Russian Orthodox memorials stand as a reminder of the different religious backgrounds of the victims.

The most challenging part of their visit is the crematorium. They enter the gas chamber room, where over 40,000 people were killed using deadly gas. They witness the cremation room and revisit the difficult history of the camp. The tour concludes with a visit to the execution wall and the gravesites where the ashes were discarded.

After the emotional day, the family heads back to their hotel, leaving Munich behind and making their way to Zurich.

Conclusion

The visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp allowed the family to learn about and reflect on a dark period in history. Their respectful approach to the visit and the empathy they displayed showed their maturity and understanding of the lives lost. Munich, with its rich culinary traditions and historical significance, left a lasting impression on the family as they continued their journey to Zurich.

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