By slhilbert on 4/14/2009 12:10 PM

Those who know Annie and I well, know that we have been to Europe a number of times since being married.  I would say we have a bit of Euro Travel Junkies in us.  Last summer we took a trip that took us all over Germany and to many places that will stay with me for our whole lives.  One of the places we visited was Hamburg Germany where we stayed for a number of days with our friend Anne who Annie met in high school while studying in Germany her junior year.

Hamburg has a dubious history of being one of the first cities to be nearly leveled during World War II by Allied bombers.  The city was the target of such destruction because of the importance in shipping.  Anne took us all over Hamburg, which included a half day trip canoeing through one of Hamburg’s many waterways. 

While reading this months, World War II magazine they had an article that discussed the camouflage that both the Axis and Allies used to help mask important roadways and factories.  Imagine my surprise when I saw a picture of...

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By slhilbert on 4/7/2009 11:22 AM

My mom sent this video over.  I love these flash mob events and when you throw in The Sound of Music, you know I will love it.  This put a smile on my face on a cold, dreary day.



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