| Page Views: 241 Last Visit to Oswiecim: December, 2006 | And the birds don't sing!!! by nhcram - last update: Sep 19, 2007 |
The haunting present of the horrific past I came here with a friend in December 2006 and took the guided tour that was on offer. It was well worth the money with a Polish tour guide who was so passionate about the history of not only this place but all of Poland and what happened during those dark years of the 1940's
We were taken to Birkenau by bus and learned more of what happened there. When we came back to Auschwitz we were then taken on a guided tour of the camp and the guide explained in great detail about each of the buildings and there was also a film to watch with real footage. The film was very moving.
Someone once told me that when you enter the famous gate at Auschwitz there are no birds. It is true or was it just the day we visited? Very spooky indeed. |
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| Pros: | "I have paid my respects" | | Cons: | "Completely numbs you for hours after" | | In A Nutshell: | "I need never go again - but so pleased I have!" |
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jo104 Fri Apr 25, 2008 15:39 UTC
It is true there is no birdsong here | gilabrand Wed Aug 15, 2007 06:40 UTC
Thanks for the comment about my personal connection to the Holocaust. One day, maybe I will visit Poland, tool. |
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