Munich, Germany and Dachau Concentration Camp

Hey everyone!
Sorry it took a few days to update about my last weekend. It has been a crazy few days.
This past weekend, we went to Munich and had a great time. We got a map and did a walking tour of the city. We didn't quite make it the entire tour though. We basically stopped at the hofbrauhaus (beer house), where we met some pretty cool Germans. During our tour, we climbed up the 306 stairs of the St. Peter's tower to see the wonderful view of Munich! It was truly amazing!
On Sunday we went to take a tour of Dachau Concentration Camp. I cannot put into words the feelings and emotions I felt while walking around that place. I don't understand how human beings can be so cruel to one another. I must say that it did open my eyes to how wonderful my life is. Sure, my life does have ups and downs, but my downs are no where near as bad as what went on at this camp. I've been asked what I thought about it, and I just don't know how to describe it. It was amazing to see, but very heartbreaking. We did an audio tour and hearing stories from actual survivors was amazing. One man told a story about one of his punishments. They tied his hands behind his back and hung him from a tree by his wrists for an hour. I just cannot imagine what kind of person would think of something like that. I'm happy to have had the opportunity to be able to see something first hand that we have been taught. It was an experience I know I will never forget!
On the schedule for this weekend is Berlin, Germany! I am very excited because it is a 3 day weekend and I know there are a ton of things to do and see in Berlin!! 
Here are some pictures from my weekend! I have many many more posted on my facebook!!

 Hello Munich! :)

 Inside the St. Peter's Church. I thought this was amazing!

 The church again!

 After 306 stairs in some VERY narrow hallways, this is the view of Munich we were able to see. Absolutely GORGEOUS!

 The Rathaus from the tower!

 :)

 LOVE the Hofbrauhaus!

 I think I'll have a 1 liter beer!

 YUM!

 Love it!

 Apparently Germans DO NOT know how to take pictures! :)

 Dachau. This is where the barracks were placed. They had a total of 30 barracks. They measured 10 meters by 100 meters and were built for 200 people. By the time it was over, 2,000 prisoners were in EACH barrack. This is something my mind cannot even fathom!

 Crematorium

 Memorial for the THOUSANDS of unknown.

 Oven..

 More ovens..

 Shower room.. AKA the gas chamber.

 Inside the "shower" room

 The Protestant Memorial

 The Jewish Memorial

 The Catholic Memorial

 Camp Road. The prisoners marched this every single day.

 A re-make of what the barracks looked like.

 The memorial for Dachau

 Memorial again.

 "NEVER AGAIN"

 Fences with barbed wire EVERYWHERE! If the prisoners crossed a certain point, they would be automatically shot. Some would cross this line on purpose so they wouldn't have to endure the pain any longer.

"May the example of those terminated here between 1933-1945 because they resisted nazism help to unit the living for the defense of peace and freedom and in respect for their fellow men"

I am so blessed to be able to have the experiences I have had so far. Traveling has been great and so has work! 

I absolutely love my job and the kids. The lead teacher in the preschool room told my Project Coordinator that I am awesome and that shes loves me. She is so kind and absolutely wonderful! I love playing with the kids and just spending time with them. This experience has blessed me in many more ways than one!